slender-waisted
Definition
Adjective: - Having a small, narrow, or thin waist. This term describes a physical build where the waist area is noticeably narrower than the chest or hips, often considered a sign of a graceful or attractive figure.
Usage
The adjective "slender-waisted" is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb) to describe a person's physique. It is a descriptive, often complimentary term.
Examples
- The portrait depicted a slender-waisted woman in an elegant gown.
- The dancer was tall and slender-waisted.
- He admired the slender-waisted silhouette of the classical statue.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative/Literary Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe objects or structures that have a narrow middle section.
- The vase was slender-waisted, flaring out at the base and the rim.
Variants and Related Words
- Slender (adj): Gracefully thin; slim.
- Wasp-waisted (adj): Having a very narrow waist, reminiscent of a wasp's body shape. This is a more extreme or stylized synonym.
- Hourglass figure (n): A body shape characterized by a narrow waist with fuller bust and hips, of which being "slender-waisted" is a key component.
Synonyms
- Slim-waisted
- Narrow-waisted
- Trim-waisted
Antonyms
- Thick-waisted
- Broad-waisted
Adjective
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having a small waist
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