lithe-bodied
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Definition
Adjective: Having a body that is lithe; characterized by a slender, flexible, and graceful physique.
Usage
The adjective "lithe-bodied" is used to describe a person or animal whose body is notably slender, supple, and moves with ease and grace. It emphasizes physical agility and a lean, flexible form.
Examples
- The lithe-bodied gymnast performed a flawless routine on the balance beam.
- A lithe-bodied cheetah is built for incredible speed and agility.
- Dancers are often lithe-bodied, allowing them to execute complex movements fluidly.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in descriptive or literary contexts to evoke an image of elegant physicality.
- It can imply a natural, inherent physical quality rather than one achieved solely through training.
Variants and Related Words
- Lithe (adj): Flexible, supple, and graceful. ("She has a lithe figure.")
- Lithe is the root adjective from which "lithe-bodied" is directly formed.
Synonyms
- Supple
- Limber
- Agile
- Graceful
- Willowy (especially for a tall, slender person)
Antonyms
- Stiff
- Clumsy
- Unwieldy
- Corpulent