LITHE Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words

lithe

adjective

ˈlīt͟h

Definition of lithe

as in flexible

able to bend easily without breaking the lithe blade of a fencing foil

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as in graceful

moving easily lithe dancers glided across the stage

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as in slender

having a noticeably small amount of body fat she has the lithe, sinewy body of a distance runner

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Recent Examples of lithe And while the curb weight is a good deal more than a Miata or BRZ, compared to the usual diet of crossovers and EVs, the Prelude feels remarkably lithe and nimble. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026 Gershon’s Corky, lithe and tattooed, ended up being the stuff of butch lesbian dreams — which apparently held true offscreen as much as on. — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 8 June 2026 The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is clean, lithe, and snappy. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026 Earlier that week, the lithe 28-year-old walked the film festival’s storied red carpet wearing a custom Vivienne Westwood tuxedo and, of course, a shirt unbuttoned almost to the navel. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lithe

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Adjective

Alongside it, Ring has also taken the covers off the Outdoor Camera (2nd Gen), adding sharper 2K video, improved low-light performance, and more flexible installation options to one of its most versatile security cameras.

— Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The footbed is lined with soft, breathable microfiber, and the lightweight EVA midsole provides flexible support to help reduce pressure on your joints.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Roman designer Ludovica Malagò, who cofounded Studio Malià with Gaia Rebecchini, demonstrates one graceful way to do so in this recent project.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026
Liu dazzled audiences with her graceful moves and flawless tricks on the ice.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of graceful

Adjective

The sandals feature simple, elegant lines that come together in an innovative design, characterized by a slender strap that starts as a slingback and wraps around the foot, culminating in a wavy design over the toe.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
The image depicts a fairly slender-looking screen-free wearable, but one that looks distinctly wider than the Fitbit Air.

— Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of slender

Adjective

Cosmos Cosmos help create an ethereal-looking garden, thanks to their long, willowy stems and bright, fluffy blooms that come in dozens of vibrant colors, from rich chocolate cosmos to delicate ‘Apricotta’ tones.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 3 July 2026

Definition of willowy

Adjective

Work used to be a fat hamburger with skinny buns, as the meat of the work was the actual doing of the task.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026
However, with 1990s nostalgia fueling the return of matte minimalism in makeup, skinny brows aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of skinny

Adjective

Residents didn’t want the plastic white bollards Charlotte typically uses.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
The complaint also alleges that the companies failed to adopt alternative designs and perpetuated the misconception that plastic filters are biodegradable or can be disposed of in public without significant consequence.

— Reeti Malhotra July 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of plastic

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Somehow director Sam Hargrave and writer David Coggeshall have turned that thinnest of concepts into a feature-length action comedy film for Apple TV.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026
Catcher Liam Hicks could also profile as an attractive piece, particularly as the catching market is thin.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of thin

Adjective

Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.

— Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.

— Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022

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