slender-bodied

Thân thiện

A slender-bodied deer steps lightly through the forest.

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

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a slim body

Từ đồng nghĩa

• slim-bodied
• thin-bodied