adjective
- small and slender in build; having a small, delicate frame
Usage: typically used to describe women
Examples
- She was a petite woman who barely reached five feet tall.
- The petite actress looked elegant in her evening gown.
- Many clothing stores have a petite section for shorter women.
- Despite her petite frame, she was surprisingly strong.
- The petite ballerina moved gracefully across the stage.
- He preferred petite portions at dinner to avoid overeating.