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What is the adjective for waif?

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waiflike
  1. Resembling a waif; apparently homeless, starving, etc.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Even stars such as Geri Halliwell and Kate Winslet have succumbed to pressure to swap their famous curves for more waiflike physiques.”
      “What he has tried to sell the public is the waiflike innocence of his Peter Pan persona.”
      “Her portrayal of waiflike innocents served as the emotional focal point for some of Fellini's best films.”
waify
  1. Characteristic of a waif; thin; waifish.
waifish
  1. Waiflike.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Ben Drawing shows a waifish, pale boy with scruffy black hair and tattoos lounging in black bathing briefs on a brightly colored beach towel.”
      “The 28-year-old model, whose waifish good looks have graced the covers of countless magazines, delivered her first child early last Sunday.”
      “Audrey Hepburn may look very good in those stylish designer clothes, if you're into her starving waifish look, but she isn't a very good actress.”
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