svelte

adjective

ˈsvelt How to pronounce svelte (audio)
Definition of sveltenext
1
as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage

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2
as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice

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Recent Examples of svelte Weight-reduction measures include a carbon-fiber hood and fenders, trimming curb weight to a svelte 3,214 pounds. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025 What most struck me at the time, though, was that the landlord had allotted just one svelte closet for the entire unit. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2025 Roof Space On the other hand, the lack of an extra floor panel does help keep the Roof Space 4 rather svelte when packed. — New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025 The Tecno Spark Slim is a full-size phone that's a mere 5.75mm (0.22 inches) thick, which is a lot more svelte than the iPhone 16 (7.7mm, 0.3 inches) and the Galaxy S25 (7.2mm, 0.28 inches). — Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for svelte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
  1. skinny
  2. sophisticated
  3. slender
  4. graceful
  5. thin
  6. smooth
  7. lean
  8. suave
Adjective
  • The TikTok comments were replete with speculation that the friends may have even been skinny dipping—though Horton declined to confirm this.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • After what feels like years of obsessing over eyebrow trends (skinny, perfectly bushy, bleached) to treatments like lamination and microblading, learning to love the unruly swirls that appear in our brows just feels right.
    — Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of skinny
Adjective
  • Inside the lines, however, each hole connects to very sophisticated emitter that releases water one drop at a time.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Her personal restaurant recommendations read like a love letter to the city's diverse dining scene: the sophisticated Spanish flavors at Casa Paco, the Chinese cuisine at Sunny's Chinese, and the charm of brodflour bakery.
    — Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of sophisticated
Adjective
  • With their lanky legs and slender necks, sandhill cranes stand roughly three to four feet tall.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Since the crescent moon is both very slender after the new moon and visible for only a short period in the west above the sunset, it may be sighted on Sunday, March 30, but more likely on Monday, March 31.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • Instead of gracing the marble floors of a museum dedicated to showcasing the world’s finest art, this masterpiece, with its unique, and graceful, exterior, sits on a one acre lot in Atlanta, Georgia.
    — TJ Macias, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Complete it with a veiled headband or pillbox hat for a whimsical, but still graceful accent.
    — Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Land-Dweller comes in 36 mm and 40 mm sizes, both just 9.7 mm thin.
    — Steven Rogers, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • These aren’t just cosmetic—they’re the kinds of behind-the-scenes changes that help make an already stellar game feel even smoother.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • As Simon Hughes explains, getting pen to meet paper was not always a smooth process.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of smooth
Adjective
  • Coreopsis verticillata Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Dry to medium, well-draining, lean Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (5.5-7.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 With airy foliage and sunny daisy-like blooms, threadleaf coreopsis may look delicate but this native perennial is one tough plant.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Americans are advised to eat more fruits and vegetables, include a variety of protein sources—seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, soy products, and unsalted nuts/seeds—and opt for protein sources lower in solid fats and calories.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of lean
Adjective
  • His other performances included as Robert De Niro’s nasty henchman in Michael Mann’s Heat (1995); as Marlon Brando’s insane assistant in John Frankenheimer’s The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) and as the suave crook Simon Templar in Phillip Noyce’s The Saint (1997).
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Romeo, 22, looked suave in a brown suit similar to the color of his sister's dress.
    — Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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