Petite: meaning, definitions and examples
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petite
[ pษหtiหt ]
clothing size
Small and slender in build; of a size that is smaller than average for a particular height and weight.
Synonyms
delicate, slender, small, tiny
Examples of usage
- She always buys petite-sized clothes because she is quite short.
- The petite dress fit her perfectly, highlighting her slender figure.
personality
Having a small and dainty or delicate appearance or quality.
Synonyms
dainty, delicate, diminutive, small
Examples of usage
- Despite her petite appearance, she had a strong and determined personality.
- Her petite demeanor often led people to underestimate her abilities.
Translations
Translations of the word "petite" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pequena
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅ (Choti)
๐ฉ๐ช klein
๐ฎ๐ฉ kecil
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะปะตะฝัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ maลa
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐใใ (Chฤซsai)
๐ซ๐ท petite
๐ช๐ธ pequeรฑa
๐น๐ท kรผรงรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ (Jageun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุบูุฑุฉ (Saghira)
๐จ๐ฟ malรก
๐ธ๐ฐ malรก
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ็ (Xiวo de)
๐ธ๐ฎ majhna
๐ฎ๐ธ lรญtil
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแ แ (Patara)
๐ฆ๐ฟ kiรงik
๐ฒ๐ฝ pequeรฑa
Word origin
The word 'petite' originated from the French language, where it means 'small' or 'little'. It entered the English language in the mid-18th century and has been used to describe small or slender things ever since. The term is commonly used in the fashion industry to refer to clothing sizes designed for women of smaller stature.