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Sylph

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Size and Grace

Implies extreme slenderness combined with elegance, often used in a positive sense.

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The model walked down the runway like a sylph, captivating everyone.
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Poetic Imagery

Used for poetic effect to convey an image of delicate beauty in women or girls.

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She moved like a sylph in the gentle breeze, her slender form swaying lightly.
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Not Literal

Rarely describes an actual person; more of a metaphor for grace and thinness.

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In his eyes, she was a sylph amongst the crowd, distinct in her poise.
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