lithe

/laið/
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lithe

The dancer's lithe movements captivated the entire audience.

Definition

Adjective: * Moving and bending with ease: Describes a person, animal, or object that is thin, supple, and graceful in movement. It implies a combination of flexibility, agility, and a slender, elegant form.

Usage and Examples
  • Describing a person's body or movements:
    • The dancer had a lithe figure, capable of incredible contortions.
    • He moved with lithe grace, easily navigating the rocky path.
  • Describing an animal's agility:
    • The lithe cat leaped silently onto the high wall.
    • We watched the lithe movements of the gymnast on the uneven bars.
Advanced Usage
  • "Lithe and...": Often paired with another adjective to emphasize complementary qualities.
    • She was lithe and strong, a formidable athlete.
    • The predator was lithe and deadly.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lithesome (adjective): A less common synonym with the same meaning.
    • The lithesome branches of the willow tree swayed in the breeze.
Synonyms
  • Supple: Bending and moving easily.
  • Lissome (or Lissom): Thin, supple, and graceful.
  • Limber: Flexible, especially as a result of exercise.
  • Agile: Able to move quickly and easily.
  • Graceful: Having smooth, elegant movement.
Antonyms
  • Stiff: Not easily bent or moved.
  • Clumsy: Awkward in movement or action.
  • Unwieldy: Difficult to move or handle because of size, shape, or weight.
lithe

The dancer's lithe movements captivated the entire audience.

Adjective
  1. moving and bending with ease

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