slender-bodied
Definition
Adjective: * Having a slim body; characterized by a long, thin, and graceful physical form.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe a person, animal, or sometimes an object that has a notably thin, narrow, and often elongated body structure. It typically carries a neutral or positive connotation of gracefulness and leanness, rather than implying weakness or undernourishment.
Examples
- The slender-bodied dancer moved with incredible grace across the stage.
- Greyhounds are a slender-bodied breed of dog, built for speed.
- The artist preferred to sketch slender-bodied figures in her fashion illustrations.
- Certain species of sharks, like the mako, have a more slender-bodied shape compared to bulkier sharks.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, literary, or descriptive biological contexts.
- It can be applied metaphorically to describe objects with a similar long, thin form, such as certain types of vehicles or architectural elements.
- The new sports car had a slender-bodied design that cut through the air efficiently.
Variants and Related Words
- Slender (adj): Thin in an attractive or graceful way. (e.g., )
- Slim (adj): Thin in a generally attractive way. (e.g., )
- Svelte (adj): Slender and elegant. (e.g., )
- Willowy (adj): Tall, thin, and graceful. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Lean
- Lithe
- Slight (in build)
- Gracile (especially in scientific contexts)
Antonyms
- Stout-bodied
- Stocky
- Corpulent
- Heavy-set
Adjective
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having a slim body
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