Definition

Describing something that is light, airy, or delicate, similar to a mythical spirit or fairy.

Example

The dancer moved with a sylphid grace, floating effortlessly across the stage.

Conversation

Have you seen that new dancer? She moves with such a sylphid grace.

I know! It's amazing how effortlessly she glides across the stage.

Exactly! Her style really makes the performance enchanting.

Definitely, it's like watching a fairy come to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A small or young spirit of the air, often depicted as a graceful and delicate being.

Example

The artist painted a beautiful sylphid dancing among the flowers.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a sylphid in a movie or something?

I think I've read about them in fantasy books, but never seen one on screen.

They seem so enchanting and delicate, like a little fairy.

Root Explanation

Sylphid is derived from 'sylph' (from German 'Sylph', meaning a spirit of the air) and the suffix '-id' (meaning having the nature of). The word 'sylphid' refers to a being or creature that has the nature of a sylph, often depicted as an airy or ethereal spirit.

Memory Tip

Imagine a creature that embodies the qualities of an airy spirit — that's what a 'sylphid' is, having the nature of a 'sylph'.

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