What does petite mean?
Petite means (especially of a woman) Fairly short and of slim build..
Petite
/pəˈtiːt/ · adjective
Meaning
(especially of a woman) Fairly short and of slim build..
Definitions by Sense
- (especially of a woman) Fairly short and of slim build.
- (clothing) Of small size; intended for small-framed adult women.
- Small, little; insignificant; petty.
- (genetics) A mutant first discovered in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, forming small colonies when grown in the presence of fermentable carbon sources such as glucose.
Example Sentences
The Earth, the Sun, and Stars, what things are they in nature? are they petite things not worth our notice, or grand and worthy of consideration?
The primary structure of the mitochondrial genomes of these petites had been previously determined […]
Synonyms for petite
Antonyms for petite
Related Words
Word Forms
- more petite
- most petite
- petites
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for petite?
Common synonyms include diminutive, bantam, little, small.
What is the opposite of petite?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use petite in a sentence?
The Earth, the Sun, and Stars, what things are they in nature? are they petite things not worth our notice, or grand and worthy of consideration?
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