adjective
- resembling a waif; appearing thin, frail, and neglected or abandoned
Examples
- The actress had a waiflike appearance that made her perfect for the role.
- Her waiflike figure made people want to protect her.
- The child’s waiflike demeanor suggested she hadn’t been eating well.
- Despite her waiflike build, she was surprisingly strong.
- The model’s waiflike features were popular in fashion magazines.
- He was drawn to her waiflike vulnerability.