单词 | sylph-like |
释义 | > as lemmasˈsylph-like ˈsylph-like adj. relating to, resembling, of the nature of, or characteristic of a sylph. ΚΠ 1801 C. Wilmot Irish Peer on Continent (1920) 15 Madame, their Mother, was too much en bon point to have such a sylphlike appearance as her daughters. 1819 W. Scott Bride of Lammermoor iv, in Tales of my Landlord 3rd Ser. II. 98 The sylph-like form disencumbered of her heavy riding-skirt, and mantled in azure silk. 1825 T. Hook Sayings & Doings 2nd Ser. III. 82 A sylph-like gracefulness in their figures and actions. 1833 T. Hook Parson's Daughter III. ix. 221 Lady Katherine..gliding sylph-like across the room, seated herself by his side. < as lemmas |
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