Stiletto

usgb/stɪˈletəʊ/
noun

A type of shoe with a tall, thin heel.

She wore a pair of black stilettos to the formal event.
Visual representation of "stiletto" - A type of shoe with a tall, thin heel

Often appears as...

  • pair of stilettos
  • black stilettos
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Fashion Item

Stiletto refers to a fashionable, elegant footwear style, often worn on formal occasions.

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At the gala, all eyes were on her sparkling stilettos.
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Height Impression

Wearing stilettos can make a person appear taller, enhancing their posture.

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With those stilettos on, she felt confident and tall.
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Challenging Walk

Stilettos can be difficult to walk in due to their thin heels, especially for beginners.

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She practiced walking in her stilettos before the event.
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