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lithe

[laɪð]

lithe Definition

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

Phrases with lithe

  • very lithe and graceful

    Example

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

  • supple and flexible

    Example

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

  • 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.'