Definition

Relating to a slender and graceful being, often associated with air or the spirit.

Example

The dancer moved with a sylphic grace that captivated the audience.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen Jenna's new dance routine?

Yeah, it’s so beautiful and sylphic!

I know, right? She moves like a breeze.

Absolutely! It’s like watching a graceful fairy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sylphic** → It is derived from "sylph" (from German *Sylph*, meaning a spirit of the air or an elemental being) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to or relating to). The word "sylphic" describes something that is characteristic of or resembling a sylph, often evoking a sense of ethereal grace or lightness.

Memory Tip

Think of a "sylph" as a spirit of the air, and remember that "sylphic" means relating to that airy, graceful quality.

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