lissome
adjective
Thin, supple, and graceful; moving with ease and flexibility. Suggests youthful agility and elegant movement.
Etymology
A variant of "lithesome," from "lithe" (supple, flexible) + "-some" (characterized by). "Lithe" comes from Old English "līthe" (gentle, mild).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The lissome dancer seemed to float across the stage."
- 2.
"Cats are known for their lissome movements as they slip through tight spaces."
- 3.
"She remained lissome well into her sixties thanks to daily yoga practice."
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Fun Fact
In ballet, "lissomeness" is a quality choreographers prize highly. The greatest dancers combine technical precision with the appearance of effortless, lissome movement—a difficult combination that takes years to develop.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (L, I, S, S, O, M, E)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
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