lithe

[laɪð]

lithe Definition

• 1. (especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful
• 2. effortlessly graceful

Using lithe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lithe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The dancer's lithe movements were mesmerizing.

• Example

  She had a lithe figure that made her a natural at yoga.

• Example

  The gymnast's lithe body allowed her to perform incredible feats.

• Example

  The cat was lithe and moved with ease.

lithe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lithe

• flexible
• limber
• agile
• graceful
• supple

Antonyms for lithe

• stiff
• inflexible
• awkward

Phrases with lithe

• lithe as a willow

  very lithe and graceful

  Example

  The ballerina moved across the stage, lithe as a willow.

• lithe and limber

  supple and flexible

  Example

  The yoga instructor demonstrated the pose, showing how lithe and limber her body was.

• lithe and agile

  supple and able to move quickly and easily

  Example

  The athlete's lithe and agile body allowed him to excel in his sport.

Origins of lithe

from Old English 'līthe', meaning 'gentle, mild, meek'

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Summary: lithe in Brief

'Lithe' [laɪð] describes a person or animal's body that is thin, supple, and graceful. It is often used to describe dancers, gymnasts, and cats. The term also implies effortless grace, as in 'The ballerina moved across the stage, lithe as a willow.' Synonyms include 'flexible,' 'limber,' 'agile,' and 'graceful.'