Lithe

Adjective

Definition: Thin, supple, and graceful in motion.

Definition: Characterized by easy flexibility and elegance.

Synonyms: Agile, Flexible, Graceful

Antonyms: Stiff, Clumsy, Inflexible

Examples:
  • The lithe dancer moved across the stage with incredible grace.
  • The gymnast's lithe body allowed her to perform intricate routines.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of a lithe cat moving gracefully through a room.
  • Imagine a lithe willow tree bending in the wind.

Etymology:

Origin:

Old English 'liðe', meaning "gentle, mild"

Historical Usage:

The word originally had a broader meaning of being gentle or mild, which later evolved to describe physical attributes of being thin and flexible.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Lithe as a cat"

Explanation:

Used to describe someone or something that moves with agility and flexibility, akin to the graceful movements of a cat.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'lithe' with 'lith' (abbreviation for "lithium").

Explanation:

'Lithe' refers to physical flexibility and elegance, while 'lith' is a chemical element.

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