lissom
lissome
/ (ˈlɪsəm) /
supple in the limbs or body; lithe; flexible
agile; nimble
Origin of lissom
1Derived forms of lissom
- lissomly or lissomely, adverb
- lissomness or lissomeness, noun
Words Nearby lissom
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How to use lissom in a sentence
True, till 1700 it was largely a matter of silhouette, the lissom outline was there, but with a certain variety of colouring.
Balloons | Elizabeth BibescoWhat would make Robertlet and Ditti lissom, quick, interested, and gay?
The Pastor's Wife | Elizabeth von ArnimWhen fully assured that it was at once lissom and tough, and admirably adapted for his purpose, he told Harry to go on home.
Facing Death | G. A. HentyThey are good-natured as well as frivolous, lissom of mind as well as of body, indulgent to others and charming in themselves.
The Choice of Life | Georgette LeblancWith his light touch and long lissom hands, the fellow seemed to have a natural instinct for successful bandaging.
The Idler Magazine, Vol III. May 1893 | Various
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