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svelte

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //svɛlt//

KK: /svɛlt/

adjective
Definition

Having a slim and graceful appearance, often used to describe a person's figure or style.


Example

She wore a svelte dress that highlighted her figure beautifully.


Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: svelter

Superlative: sveltest


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen Sarah's new dress?
Sloth B
Yes, it's so svelte and elegant!
Sloth A
I know, right? She really knows how to pull off that style.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes her look even more confident.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
slim
graceful
lithe
Antonyms
stout
bulky
clumsy
Root Explanation

**Svelte** → The word 'svelte' comes from the Old French *svelte*, meaning slender or thin. It describes someone or something that is gracefully slim.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone who is 'slender' and 'graceful' — that's what 'svelte' means.

Visually Confused Words
velte
velate
selter
selt
sele
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