gracile

/ˈɡreɪsɪl/

Definitions

1. adjective

slender and delicate in appearance or build; having a slender and elegant shape

“The model’s gracile figure on the magazine cover made her stand out from the rest.”

2. noun

a gracile or slender person or animal

“The zoologist studied the gracile species of deer found in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • delicate
  • elegant
  • slender
  • svelte

Antonyms

  • chunky
  • muscular
  • robust
  • stocky