Petite
adjective
Small, little, especially in terms of a woman's body size.
Her petite figure was perfect for ballet dancing.
Often appears as...
- petite figure
- petite size
adjective
Relating to a fashion and clothing size for women who are less than 5'4" in height.
This petite size range offers her a better fit.
Often appears as...
- petite section
- petite fit
Usage tips
Fashion, Retail
adjective
Small, little, especially in terms of a woman's body size.
Her petite figure was perfect for ballet dancing.
Often appears as...
- petite figure
- petite size
adjective
Relating to a fashion and clothing size for women who are less than 5'4" in height.
This petite size range offers her a better fit.
Often appears as...
- petite section
- petite fit
Usage tips
Fashion, Retail
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Offensive
Describing a woman as 'petite' is usually seen as complimentary, indicating a smaller stature.
Despite her petite frame, she's a powerhouse on the basketball court.
Pro Tip 2/3Body Specific
'Petite' refers to body size and should not be confused with personality or ability.
She may be petite, but her ideas are colossal.
Pro Tip 3/3Feminine Connotation
'Petite' is typically used for women's bodies, rarely for men or objects.
He bought a petite bouquet to match her small stature.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Offensive
Describing a woman as 'petite' is usually seen as complimentary, indicating a smaller stature.
Despite her petite frame, she's a powerhouse on the basketball court.
Pro Tip 2/3Body Specific
'Petite' refers to body size and should not be confused with personality or ability.
She may be petite, but her ideas are colossal.
Pro Tip 3/3Feminine Connotation
'Petite' is typically used for women's bodies, rarely for men or objects.
He bought a petite bouquet to match her small stature.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Offensive
Describing a woman as 'petite' is usually seen as complimentary, indicating a smaller stature.
Despite her petite frame, she's a powerhouse on the basketball court.
Pro Tip 2/3Body Specific
'Petite' refers to body size and should not be confused with personality or ability.
She may be petite, but her ideas are colossal.
Pro Tip 3/3Feminine Connotation
'Petite' is typically used for women's bodies, rarely for men or objects.
He bought a petite bouquet to match her small stature.
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due that she hasn't even started all university students and I just thinking about that has made her exhausted and she has to have a nap she is petite though Hey know when you see her like really ardent open this morning she was curled up on
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Chris Anderson (Wired):...
but it's closer to a petite unified theory of predicting the future. It's based on the presumption, the observation even, that all important technologies go through four stages in their life --
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 320 PIPE...
due that she hasn't even started all university students and I just thinking about that has made her exhausted and she has to have a nap she is petite though Hey know when you see her like really ardent open this morning she was curled up on
Video examples
Chris Anderson (Wired):...
but it's closer to a petite unified theory of predicting the future. It's based on the presumption, the observation even, that all important technologies go through four stages in their life --
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Ashleigh Murray
American Actress
My hair was curly, and everyone else's was straight or in micro braids. I didn't have a lot of money, so I shopped at thrift stores. And I'm petite - I never looked shapely. I remember thinking, 'Will I ever have that stereotypical round, full butt that people think most black women have? I had to find another way to feel good about myself.
Quote examples
Michelle Yeoh
Malaysian Actress
I was struck by Suu Kyi's warmth and generosity. No matter how petite she looks, she exudes amazing strength. More than anything else, I felt like I already knew her, like she was an old friend, because I'd been watching her so intently, and she was exactly what I had figured she would be.
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Camila Mendes
American Actress
I think from going to fittings once a week and having to look in the mirror for two hours, I feel like I built a intuition for what's gonna work and what isn't, and I noticed how important tailoring is, especially being a more petite body type.
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Priscilla Presley
American Actress
At times he could be very critical. He didn't like prints on me. He didn't like stripes. He didn't like boldness. He said I was petite and that was taking away from my looks.
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Raheem DeVaughn
American Musician
I love women - all types, all colors, petite, plus size. But in particular, I was raised by black women, and I feel like there is just something beautiful about black women.
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Kristen Johnston
American Actress
My way was not to be the petite, gorgeous, little cheerleader. My way of getting by was making people laugh.
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Ariana Grande
American Actress
I love ripped jeans! They are flattering. I'm very petite, so I think they make my butt look lovely.
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Stephanie Ruhle
American Journalist
All of my life, I've been blessed with a fast metabolism and a petite physique.
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Tess Holliday
American Model
I prefer waist-length or cropped motorcycle jackets because I'm petite.
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Brigitte Nielsen
Danish Actress
A tall woman can be just as feminine as a petite woman.
Quote examples
Ashleigh Murray
American Actress
My hair was curly, and everyone else's was straight or in micro braids. I didn't have a lot of money, so I shopped at thrift stores. And I'm petite - I never looked shapely. I remember thinking, 'Will I ever have that stereotypical round, full butt that people think most black women have? I had to find another way to feel good about myself.
Quote examples
Michelle Yeoh
Malaysian Actress
I was struck by Suu Kyi's warmth and generosity. No matter how petite she looks, she exudes amazing strength. More than anything else, I felt like I already knew her, like she was an old friend, because I'd been watching her so intently, and she was exactly what I had figured she would be.
Quote examples
Camila Mendes
American Actress
I think from going to fittings once a week and having to look in the mirror for two hours, I feel like I built a intuition for what's gonna work and what isn't, and I noticed how important tailoring is, especially being a more petite body type.
Quote examples
Priscilla Presley
American Actress
At times he could be very critical. He didn't like prints on me. He didn't like stripes. He didn't like boldness. He said I was petite and that was taking away from my looks.
Quote examples
Raheem DeVaughn
American Musician
I love women - all types, all colors, petite, plus size. But in particular, I was raised by black women, and I feel like there is just something beautiful about black women.
Quote examples
Kristen Johnston
American Actress
My way was not to be the petite, gorgeous, little cheerleader. My way of getting by was making people laugh.
Quote examples
Ariana Grande
American Actress
I love ripped jeans! They are flattering. I'm very petite, so I think they make my butt look lovely.
Quote examples
Stephanie Ruhle
American Journalist
All of my life, I've been blessed with a fast metabolism and a petite physique.
Quote examples
Tess Holliday
American Model
I prefer waist-length or cropped motorcycle jackets because I'm petite.
Quote examples
Brigitte Nielsen
Danish Actress
A tall woman can be just as feminine as a petite woman.
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