sylphlike

adjective

Definition of sylphlikenext
as in willowy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sylphlike
  1. willowy
  2. trim
  3. wiry
  4. scrawny
Adjective
  • Cosmos Cosmos help create an ethereal-looking garden, thanks to their long, willowy stems and bright, fluffy blooms that come in dozens of vibrant colors, from rich chocolate cosmos to delicate ‘Apricotta’ tones.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of willowy
Adjective
  • Growing patent portfolio The trim-control application expands the intellectual property surrounding Vision Marine’s E-Motion electric propulsion platform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Between the scalloped trim, playful print, and comfy fit, this statement-making two-piece was a no-brainer for my trip.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Definition of trim
Adjective
  • When an Instagram video with nearly 100 million views likened his appearance to a green onion — its wiry roots standing in as his hair — Haaland responded in the comments with a side-eyeing dog GIF.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • When an Instagram video with nearly 100 million views likened his appearance to a green onion — its wiry roots standing in as his hair — Haaland responded in the comments with a side-eyeing dog GIF.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Definition of wiry
Adjective
  • In 1958, a scrawny 17-year-old Pele led Brazil to a World Cup title.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • And who can say for sure whether twilight is the arrival of some dark night or the coming of the dawn, or whether a scrawny boy’s shoulder blades might really be the nubs of angel wings, or where, if anywhere, any of us will find new life.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Definition of scrawny
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