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    petite
    /pəˈtiːt/

    adjective

    • 1. attractively small and dainty (used of a woman): "she was petite and vivacious"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPETITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Petite means small and thin in an attractive way, or a size of clothing for small women. Learn how to use petite in sentences, and find synonyms and antonyms in the thesaurus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › petitePetite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, usage, and history of the word petite, which can be an adjective or a noun. Find synonyms, example sentences, and related phrases for petite.

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    Petite definition: relating to or being a woman who is short and has a small, trim figure; diminutive. See examples of PETITE used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPETITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Petite means small and thin in an attractive way, or a size of clothing for small women. Learn how to use petite in a sentence, and find synonyms and antonyms in the Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPETITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you describe a woman as petite, you are politely saying that she is small and slim.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpetite adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of petite adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › petitePetite - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If something is petite, it's tiny. Your mom might be so petite that she needs to sit on a telephone book when she drives the car. The adjective petite is used to describe a small woman. When you call someone petite, it's usually meant as a compliment — implying that she is dainty and adorable.