petit

adjective
UK: /pəˈtiː/
US: /pəˈtiː/

  1. Small and slender, especially of a woman.

    1. She is a petit woman with delicate features.
    2. The designer specializes in clothing for petit women who often have trouble finding well-fitting garments.

Synonyms

small dainty slender

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "petit" is /pəˈtiː/ in British English and /pəˈtiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "petit": small, dainty, slender.

Example usage of "petit": "She is a petit woman with delicate features.". More examples on the page.