Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waifish
Adjective
/ˈweɪfɪʃ/
Definition
Resembling a waif; thin and fragile in appearance.
Examples
- She had a waifish look that made her seem both vulnerable and inspiring.
- The waifish model walked down the runway with an ethereal grace.
- His waifish appearance belied a fierce determination within.
Meaning
The term ‘waifish’ describes someone, typically a young person, who looks thin, delicate, and often somewhat neglected, resembling a waif—a homeless or abandoned child.
Synonyms
- Thin
- Emaciated
- Gaunt
- Delicate
- Fragile
