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Svelteness Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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svelteness

[หˆsvelt.nษ™s ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

appearance

The quality of being slender and graceful in appearance.

Synonyms

elegance, gracefulness, slenderness.

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Word Description / Examples
svelteness

Best used to describe someone's physical appearance, particularly when they have a slim and attractive build. It has a positive connotation.

  • She walked into the room with an air of svelteness that turned heads.
slenderness

Mainly used to describe a lean, thin body type. It focuses more on the physical attribute rather than the overall impression.

  • Her slenderness made her perfect for the modeling job.
gracefulness

Best used to describe smooth, fluid movements or a pleasing manner of doing something. It can apply to both physical actions and broader manners.

  • The dancer's gracefulness captivated the entire audience.
elegance

Ideal for describing something or someone that shows good taste, refinement, and sophistication. It can refer to behavior, appearance, or design.

  • Her elegance was evident in the way she carried herself at the gala.

Examples of usage

  • She moved with a sveltness that caught everyone's attention.
  • Her sveltness on the dance floor was mesmerizing.
  • The sveltness of her figure made her a popular model.
  • His sveltness was admired by many in the fashion industry.

Translations

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Origin of 'svelteness'

The word 'svelteness' is derived from the adjective 'svelte', which originated from the Italian word 'svelto', meaning 'slim' or 'graceful'. The term has been used in English since the late 18th century to describe the quality of being slender and elegant in appearance.

See also: svelte.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,604, 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.