sylphlike

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On this page you'll find 238 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to sylphlike, such as: angular, gangly, gaunt, lanky, rangy, and sinewy.

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How to use sylphlike in a sentence

  • It is one of the commonest delusions among fat men that horseback riding will bring them down and make them sylphlike and willowy.

    Cobb's Anatomy | Irvin S. Cobb
  • I had red cheeks and was ashamed of them, and my stocky, square-shouldered figure was anything but sylphlike.

  • Their gross exaggeration was fondly counted upon to make her appear sylphlike by comparison with the images she raised.

    Aurora the Magnificent | Gertrude Hall
  • Gradually the young bird emerged from its gruesome infancy, and day by day became more sylphlike.

    In the Open | Stanton Davis Kirkham
  • Her vest and train of white satin did not conceal her sylphlike form and delicate feet.

    Sketches | Benjamin Disraeli

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