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sylphlike


Meanings
  • adjective

    Having the grace and beauty of a sylph, a mythological being.


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sylph , sylphlike , sylphs
Etymology
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Derived from the name of a mythological being, the Sylph, which is described as a slender, graceful, and agile creature.


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  1. The term 'sylphlike' was popularized in English literature during the Romantic period.

  2. In some versions of mythology, Sylphs were believed to be the spirits of the air or wind.


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  1. Mythology: The term 'sylphlike' is derived from mythology, specifically from the name of a mythological being called a Sylph.


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In literature and art, the term 'sylphlike' is often used to describe individuals or objects that possess grace, elegance, and ethereal beauty. For instance, in John Keats' poem 'Endymion', the protagonist is described as 'sylph-like' due to his slenderness and agility.

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