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adjective
- 1. attractively small and dainty (used of a woman): "she was petite and vivacious"
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PETITE meaning: A petite woman is small and thin in an attractive way.. Learn more.
In terms of fashion and clothing, the term “petite” describes clothing to fit women of shorter height, typically 5′ 4″ or under. Occasionally, you’ll see the term “petite” meaning thin, dainty, or small. For example, petite jewelry is for those with smaller wrists or fingers and petite shoes represents women with small feet.
adjective. /pəˈtiːt/. /pəˈtiːt/. (from French, approving) (of a girl, woman or her figure) small and thin. a petite blonde. She was fair-haired and petite. With her slim, petite figure, she could have been any age from 13 to 30. Topics Appearance c2, Clothes and Fashion c2.
Petite is the proper word to use when referring to a person who is small in stature. This can refer to both height and weight. For example, a woman who is 5’4″ and weighs 110 pounds might be considered petite. Petit, on the other hand, is a French word that means “small” or “little.”.
Petite sizes cater to body shapes that typically have shorter limb lengths, narrower shoulders, and smaller bust sizes. This standard is predominantly recognized in the U.S., but is also utilized in some other regions around the world.
The meaning of PETITE is having a small trim figure —usually used of a woman.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word petite. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
