Sveltely: meaning, definitions and examples

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sveltely

[ ˈsveltli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

used to describe movement or action

In a svelte manner; with a slim or graceful figure. Moving in a sleek and elegant way, often with agility and ease. Typically used in a positive or complimentary manner.

Synonyms

elegantly, gracefully, slenderly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
sveltely	This word is generally used to describe someone or something slim and fashionable. It has a positive connotation. She walked into the room sveltely, drawing admiring glances from everyone. The dress fit her sveltely, accentuating her elegant figure.
gracefully	This word is best used to depict movements or actions that are smooth, flowing, and exude a sense of ease and beauty. The ballerina danced gracefully across the stage. He accepted the award gracefully, thanking everyone involved.
elegantly	This word is often used to describe actions, appearances, or objects that are stylish, refined, and sophisticated. It is suitable for formal or classy situations. They decorated the hall elegantly for the wedding. He solved the problem elegantly, impressing everyone in the room.
slenderly	This word describes something or someone that is thin in a way that is attractive. It is mainly used for physical descriptions. The tree branches waved slenderly in the wind. Her fingers moved slenderly over the piano keys.

Examples of usage

She sveltely glided across the dance floor.
The gymnast sveltely executed her routine with precision and grace.
The model walked sveltely down the runway, captivating the audience with her poise.
The cat moved sveltely through the room, its movements fluid and silent.

Translations

Translations of the word "sveltely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esbelto

🇮🇳 पतला

🇩🇪 schlank

🇮🇩 langsing

🇺🇦 стрункий

🇵🇱 smukły

🇯🇵 ほっそりした

🇫🇷 svelte

🇪🇸 esbelto

🇹🇷 ince

🇰🇷 날씬한

🇸🇦 نحيل

🇨🇿 štíhlý

🇸🇰 štíhly

🇨🇳 苗条

🇸🇮 vitka

🇮🇸 grannur

🇰🇿 арық

🇬🇪 გამხდარი

🇦🇿 arıq

🇲🇽 esbelto

Etymology

The word 'sveltely' is derived from the adjective 'svelte', which comes from the Italian word 'svelto' meaning 'slender' or 'graceful'. The term has been used in English to describe movements or actions done in a sleek, agile, and graceful manner. It is often associated with elegance and poise.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,789, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.

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