lithe
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- lithely adverb
- litheness noun
Etymology
Origin of lithe
before 900; Middle English lith(e), Old English līthe; cognate with Old Saxon līthi, German lind “mild,” Latin lentus “slow”
Example Sentences
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With the lithe, athletic body of the ballerina, she was nothing like her fellow models.
From BBC
The title track is both complex and hummable, and it features contrasting solos from Mr. Rogers, who is pointed and gruff, and Mr. Finlayson, who is lithe and bright.
Autumn nods in understanding and creeps toward the television, her form as lithe as a mountain lion.
From Literature
Naomi, held on a leash by student Trinity Astilla, was the picture of lithe, feline elegance as she slunk around a dusty enclosure, briefly hopping atop her crate — but not into it.
From Los Angeles Times
Let me reiterate: In a city obsessed with youth and brimming with lithe fitness instructors in Lululemon-wear and wireless headsets, a 24 Hour Fitness gym has a secret weapon in Delgado.
From Los Angeles Times
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