すらり

A mimetic word (onomatopoeia/擬態語(ぎたいご)) describing elegantly slim proportions or smooth, effortless motion. Almost always used with the particle と as すらりと.

Usage

Sense 1 (slender) is most commonly used to describe people, especially women, and their limbs. Sense 2 (smoothly) often appears with actions like drawing a sword, answering questions, or completing tasks without hesitation.

Common collocations

• すらりとした体型(たいけい) — a slender figure
• すらりと伸(の)びた脚(あし) — long, slender legs
• すらりと抜(ぬ)く — to draw out smoothly
• すらりと答(こた)える — to answer smoothly

Similar words

• すらっと — variant form with the same meanings; slightly more casual
• ほっそり — slimly, delicately thin; focuses on thinness rather than height
• すんなり — smoothly, without difficulty; focuses on lack of resistance