Wasp Waisted

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Pronunciation: /wɑːsp ˈweɪstɪd/

Definitions of wasp waisted

noun a type of insect known for its slender waist

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a dress with a wasp waisted silhouette to the party.

A2 The fashion designer created a collection of wasp waisted garments.

B1 The vintage dress had a wasp waisted design that accentuated her figure.

B2 The actress looked stunning in the wasp waisted gown on the red carpet.

C1 The tailor meticulously crafted the wasp waisted bodice for the bride's wedding gown.

C2 The fashion magazine featured a spread on the resurgence of wasp waisted styles in modern couture.

adjective describing someone or something with a very narrow waist

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a wasp-waisted dress to the party.

A2 The vintage mannequin had a wasp-waisted figure.

B1 The fashion designer created a wasp-waisted silhouette for the new collection.

B2 The actress flaunted her wasp-waisted physique on the red carpet.

C1 The corset helped achieve a wasp-waisted look for the period drama costume.

C2 The couture gown featured intricate detailing to accentuate the wasp-waisted design.

Examples of wasp waisted in a Sentence

formal The fashion designer created a dress with a wasp waisted silhouette.

informal She looked so elegant in that wasp waisted gown.

slang Her waist was so tiny, like a wasp waisted model.

figurative His wasp waisted guitar had a slim and sleek design.

Grammatical Forms of wasp waisted

past tense

wasped

plural

wasp waisted

comparative

more wasp waisted

superlative

most wasp waisted

present tense

is wasp waisted

future tense

will be wasp waisted

perfect tense

has been wasp waisted

continuous tense

is being wasp waisted

singular

a wasp waisted

positive degree

wasp waisted

infinitive

to be wasp waisted

gerund

being wasp waisted

participle

wasp waisted

Origin and Evolution of wasp waisted

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'wasp waisted' originated from the comparison of a slim waist to that of a wasp's body shape.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a woman with a very narrow waist resembling that of a wasp, the term 'wasp waisted' has evolved to also refer to any object or garment that is tightly cinched at the waist, creating a similar silhouette.