Sylphlike

usgb/ˈsɪlflaɪk/
adjective

Slim, delicate and graceful, like a fairy.

Despite her age, the dancer moved with a sylphlike grace.
Visual representation of "sylphlike" - Slim, delicate and graceful, like a fairy.

Often appears as...

  • sylphlike figure
  • sylphlike grace

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Literary Flair

Used more in literature or descriptive writing, not common in everyday conversation.

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The novel described the protagonist with sylphlike features, enhancing her ethereal presence.
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Fairy-like Imagery

Evoke images of fairies; implies an otherworldly, delicate beauty.

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She had a sylphlike appearance that seemed to belong to the realms of fantasy.
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Delicate Connotation

Suggests fragility and lightness, be cautious not to imply weakness.

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His sylphlike assistant moved through the crowded room without disturbing a soul.
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