petite
Example Sentences
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The man who stood above them was the kind of vast that makes other large men look petite and ballerina-esque.
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The woman was blond and petite and wore jeans and a long-sleeved denim shirt.
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But despite loving the petite coupe, she wouldn't recommend it as a daily runaround.
From BBC
Kohl’s is trying to undo missteps that included scaling back petite sizes, fine jewelry and private brands in its stores.
In Italian nappa leather, this petite clutch can corral her euro coins—and store international currency between trips.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.