Sylph
/sɪlf/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Size and Grace
Implies extreme slenderness combined with elegance, often used in a positive sense. 
The model walked down the runway like a sylph, captivating everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Poetic Imagery
Used for poetic effect to convey an image of delicate beauty in women or girls. 
She moved like a sylph in the gentle breeze, her slender form swaying lightly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
Rarely describes an actual person; more of a metaphor for grace and thinness. 
In his eyes, she was a sylph amongst the crowd, distinct in her poise.
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ElfFairyGuardianNymphPhantomSpiritSpriteWraith
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