Leptosomatic

Leptosomatic (LEP-tow-so-MAT-ik) Adjective: -Pertaining to one who has a slender, thin, or frail body. -Tall & thin. From Greek “leptos" thin, literally peeled or stripped, from “lepein" to peel + Greek “sôma" - body. Used in a sentence: “Lilith’s leptosomatic physique has served her well as she has risen to become the Senior Principal of her ballet troupe.”

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