Synonyms for

Petite

Verb / pʌˈti:t / Another word for petite — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

small and slender

Synonyms & similar words

tiny lilliputian flyspeck midget diminutive bantam tiny small little slender thin narrow wee diminutive undersized dainty delicate fine-boned lacy small-boned slim svelte willowy bantam dwarf midget

Synonyms by register

Formal

diminutive slight compact

Informal

tiny wee smallish

Literary

dainty elfin

Antonyms

large big tall huge stout burly voluminous

Common collocations

  • petite woman
  • petite frame
  • petite build
  • petite size
  • petite figure
  • petite stature
  • petite dress

Word family

adjective petite

Usage note

Primarily used to describe a woman or girl who is small and slender. It generally carries a positive connotation of daintiness or neatness.

Example sentences

  1. My sister is petite and can fit into smaller clothes than me.
  2. The petite flowers in the garden were beautiful.
  3. The petite dog was easy to carry.
  4. She ordered a petite coffee instead of a large.
  5. The petite ballerina danced gracefully across the stage.

Quotes

  • I'm petite, but I'm strong. - Christina Ricci
  • I'm a petite person, and I'm half-Asian, so sometimes I think I look like a 12-year-old. - Kristin Chenoweth
  • I think I'm too petite to wear a lot of the things I see in magazines. - Rachel Bilson

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