sylph

noun
UK: /sɪlf/
US: /sɪlf/

  1. A slender, graceful woman or girl.

    1. She moves like a sylph, so light and free.
    2. The dancer embodied the ethereal quality of a woodland sylph with her delicate movements.

  2. A mythological spirit of the air, often depicted as a beautiful young woman.

    1. The poet described a sylph dancing in the breeze.
    2. Romantic literature often features sylphs as protectors of innocent maidens, guiding them through life.

Synonyms

fairy sprite nymph elf

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sylph" in English means: A slender, graceful woman or girl., A mythological spirit of the air, often depicted as a beautiful young woman..

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

Synonyms for "sylph": fairy, sprite, nymph, elf.

Example usage of "sylph": "She moves like a sylph, so light and free.". More examples on the page.