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lithe
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- pronunciation:
- laIth
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
lither, lithest |
| definition 1: |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements.
The lithe young gymnast performed the move easily.- synonyms:
- agile, graceful, lissome, nimble, supple
- similar words:
- airy, light-footed, lively, sprightly, spry
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| definition 2: |
easy to bend; supple; flexible; pliant.
The stems of the plant are lithe and strong.- synonyms:
- limber, lissome, pliant, supple
- antonyms:
- rigid
- similar words:
- flexible, plastic, pliable
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| related words: |
graceful, limber, supple, trim |
(adj.)lithe
+ adverb
perfectly
(adj.)lithe
+ noun
animal, arm, beauty, body, cat, climber, dancer, figure, finger, form, frame, gymnast, leg, limber, move, movement, neck, shape, woman
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| derivations: |
lithely (adv.), litheness (n.) |
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