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petite
small and slim in build, especially referring to a woman's figure
Synonyms
- small
- slight
- diminutive
Antonyms
- large
- tall
- statuesque
petite in a sentence
The petite gymnast stunned everyone with the height of her vault.
Even though she was petite, the dancer moved with a power and presence that filled the entire stage.
Where it comes from
From French petit 'small'
Memory hook
PETITE is just French for 'small' — a petite person is petit in size.
Read it in context
- Seven Beats Together Arts