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SVELTE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does svelte mean? 

SVELTE (adjective)
  The adjective SVELTE has 1 sense:

1. being of delicate or slender buildplay

  Familiarity information: SVELTE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SVELTE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Being of delicate or slender build

Synonyms:

slender; slight; slim; svelte

Context example:

watched her slight figure cross the street

Similar:

lean; thin (lacking excess flesh)


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