lissome — graceful and flexible in movement; agile
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: graceful and flexible in movement; agile
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪsəm/
Example Sentences
- The cat moved with lissome precision as it stalked the laser pointer dot.
- Her lissome yoga practice made even the most difficult poses look effortless.
- The gymnast's lissome routine earned her a perfect score and a few jealous glares.
lissome
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlɪsəm/]
graceful and flexible in movement; agile
The lissome dancer bends like a willow branch in the wind.
The handsome dancer moves so lissome, truly awesome!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'lissom' or 'lissome', derived from Old English 'lythe' meaning 'flexible' or 'pliant', related to 'lithe'. The word evolved from Germanic roots connected to bending and flexibility.
Breakdown
lythe (flexible, pliant) + -some (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by' or 'full of') = lissome (full of flexibility and grace)
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📝Examples
“The cat moved with lissome precision as it stalked the laser pointer dot.”
“Her lissome yoga practice made even the most difficult poses look effortless.”
“The gymnast's lissome routine earned her a perfect score and a few jealous glares.”
“With lissome elegance, she avoided all the furniture in the dark room.”
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