gracilis

/ɡrəˈsɪlɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

slender or delicate in form

“The gracilis muscles play a crucial role in hip flexion.”

2. noun

a type of muscle or muscle fibre

“The gracilis muscle is one of the three muscles of the hamstring group.”

Synonyms

  • delicate
  • filiform
  • slender

Antonyms

  • massive
  • robust
  • stout