Synonyms for Svelte
Definition of svelte
adjective
- showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience; "his polished manner"; "maintained an urbane tone in his letters"
- moving and bending with ease
- being of delicate or slender build; "she was slender as a willow shoot is slender"- Frank Norris; "a slim girl with straight blonde hair"; "watched her slight figure cross the street"
12 synonyms found
Writing tips for "svelte"
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"Svelte" in song lyrics
See how svelte is used in real songs:
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"And I'm not from Melmax that's Alf I'm one of hells batch that's svelte"
Eddie Haskill — From Hell