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View usage for: lissom in British English or lissome (ˈlɪsəm) adjective1. supple in the limbs or body; lithe; flexible Derived forms lissomly (ˈlissomly) or lissomely (ˈlissomely) adverb lissomness (ˈlissomness) or lissomeness (ˈlissomeness) noun Word origin C19: variant of lithesomeExamples of 'lissom' in a sentencelissom A quick skim of his photos shows that he looks as lissom in Speedos as he does in a tux. Synonyms of 'lissom'supple, light, flexible, graceful More Synonyms of lissom Definition slim and graceful and agile in movement a lissom young model Synonyms graceful nimble loose-jointed Additional synonymsDefinition quick in movement He is not as strong and agile as he was at 20. Synonyms nimble, active, quick, lively, swift, brisk, supple, sprightly, lithe, limber, spry, lissom(e) Definition able to be bent easily without breaking brushes with long, flexible bristles Synonyms pliable, plastic, yielding, elastic, supple, lithe, limber, springy, willowy, pliant, tensile, stretchy, whippy, lissom(e), ductile, bendable, mouldable Definition graceful or agile the light steps of a ballet dancer Synonyms nimble, graceful, airy, deft, agile, sprightly, lithe, limber, lissom(e), light-footed, sylphlike- liquid
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Additional synonymsDefinition able to move or bend the body freely He bent at the waist to show how limber his long back was. Synonyms pliant, flexible, supple, agile, plastic, graceful, elastic, lithe, pliable, lissom(e), loose-jointed, loose-limbedDefinition attractively graceful and supple in movement His walk was lithe and graceful. Synonyms supple, flexible, agile, limber, pliable, pliant, lissom(e), loose-jointed, loose-limbedDefinition supple and lithe Synonyms supple, flexible, elastic, agile, lithe, limber, pliable, pliant, lissom(e) a loose-limbed, feline figure wearing black gloves Synonyms limber, plastic, flexible, graceful, elastic, supple, agile, lithe, pliable, pliant, lissom(e), loose-jointedDefinition easily bent The baskets are made with young, pliable spruce roots. Synonyms flexible, plastic, supple, lithe, limber, malleable, pliant, tensile, bendy, ductile, bendable Definition easily bent pliant young willows Synonyms flexible, plastic, supple, lithe, pliable, tensile, bendy, ductile, bendable Definition slender and graceful She was a slim, willowy woman in her late thirties. Synonyms slender, slim, graceful, supple, lithe, limber, svelte, lissom(e), sylphlike |