Meaning & use
svelte
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Slender and graceful in figure or shape.
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The svelte dancer moved effortlessly across the stage.
The car's svelte new design makes it look faster even when parked.
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Carries a positive connotation of elegance, unlike more neutral words such as "thin" or "skinny."
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