lithesome

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

lithsum (dialectal)

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English lithsum, equivalent to lithe +‎ -some. Doublet of lissom.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ˈlaɪðsəm/

Adjective[edit]

lithesome (comparative more lithesome, superlative most lithesome)

Characterised or marked by litheness; pliant, limber, nimble, lissome.

Synonyms[edit]

See lithe
See also Thesaurus:flexible and Thesaurus:slender

Related terms[edit]

Anagrams[edit]

homeliest, homiletes

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