Meaning & use

Waisted

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Having a waist of a specified shape, especially one that is narrow or fitted.

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The dress had a high-waisted cut that flattered her figure.

He preferred low-waisted jeans over the fitted style.

A note on using this word

"Waisted" almost always appears combined with another word, such as "high-waisted" or "narrow-waisted," rather than standing alone.

Words with a similar meaning

fittedtailored

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