wasp-waisted
/'wɔsp,weistid/
Definition
Adjective: * Having a very slender or tightly cinched waist, resembling the narrow midsection of a wasp.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe a person, typically a woman, whose waist is unusually small and slender, often in a way that is emphasized by clothing or considered a feature of physical attractiveness. It is a descriptive term, not a technical measurement.
Examples
- The Victorian dress was designed to create a wasp-waisted silhouette.
- The portrait from the 1950s shows a wasp-waisted actress in an elegant gown.
- Corsets were historically used to achieve a wasp-waisted figure.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically or in design to describe any object that has a markedly narrow middle section.
- The classic vase had a wasp-waisted shape that flared out at the top and bottom.
Variants and Related Words
- Wasp waist (noun): The physical feature itself.
- She was famous for her tiny wasp waist.
Synonyms
- Slender-waisted
- Hourglass-figured (specifically when combined with fuller bust and hips)
- Cinched-waisted
Antonyms
- Thick-waisted
- Straight-waisted
Adjective
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having a small waist
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