petite
Pronunciation: [pəˈtiːt]
Word
Context: "physical appearance"
(adjective) when someone is small or slender in a delicate way. If a girl or woman is petite, she is not very tall and has a small frame.
Example
My sister is petite, so she can wear children's clothes.
Example
The basketball player is not petite; he is really tall and strong.
Example
Is she petite enough to fit into that dress?
Context: "clothing"
(adjective) describes clothes that are designed for small women. These clothes are made to fit someone who is petite, meaning they are shorter and have smaller proportions.
Example
I found a beautiful petite dress that fits me perfectly.
Example
The regular size dress was too big for her; she needs petite clothing.
Example
Do you have this jacket in a petite size?
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