Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sylphine
Adjective
/ˈsɪl.fɪn/
Definition
Relating to a sylph or sylphs; airy or delicate.
Examples
- The dancer’s movements were so sylphine that she seemed to float on air.
- She wore a sylphine gown that billowed elegantly around her.
Meaning
Sylphine describes something that is light, airy, or ethereal, akin to the qualities attributed to sylphs in mythology, which are often seen as graceful and airy spirits or fairies.
Synonyms
- Airy
- Delicate
- Light
- Gossamer
- Elfin
