lissome

lis·some

adjective \ˈli-səm\

Definition of LISSOME

1

a : easily flexed

b : lithe 2

2

: nimble

— lis·some·ly adverb

— lis·some·ness noun

Variants of LISSOME

lis·some also lis·som \ˈli-səm\

Examples of LISSOME

1. <the lissome actress's dance training is apparent in the way she moves on stage>
2. <rattan is such a lissome material that it can be used for all manner of furniture and baskets>

Origin of LISSOME

alteration of lithesome

First Known Use: 1763

Related to LISSOME

Synonyms

agile, featly, feline, gracile, light, light-footed (also light-foot), lightsome, graceful (also lissom), lithe, lithesome, nimble, spry

Antonyms

awkward, clumsy, gawky, graceless, klutzy, lumbering, ungainly, ungraceful

Related Words

acrobatic, flexible, limber, loose-jointed, pliable, pliant, supple; adroit, deft, dexterous (also dextrous), light-fingered; fleet-footed, sure-footed; athletic, balletic, coordinated

Near Antonyms

uncoordinated; inflexible, rigid, stiff; bungling, inept, maladroit