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Meaning of the word petite in English

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petite

US /pəˈtiːt/

UK /pəˈtiːt/

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Adjective

a woman or girl who is small and thin

Example:

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The dress is perfect for a petite figure.

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She's very petite, so she often shops in the children's section.

Synonym:

small tiny delicate slight dainty

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