lithe

adjective

ˈlīt͟h How to pronounce lithe (audio)
Definition of lithenext
1
as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking the lithe blade of a fencing foil

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2
as in graceful
moving easily lithe dancers glided across the stage

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3
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lithe
  1. flexible
  2. graceful
  3. slender
  4. willowy
  5. skinny
  6. plastic
  7. thin
  8. limber
Adjective
  • Existing furniture and materials are reused in line with the brand’s B Corp certification, while new elements have been designed for flexible use across different collections and layouts.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • Made entirely from flexible, compliant materials, the system eliminates the need for conventional electronic sensors and control circuits, reducing complexity and potential failure points.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • Their style repertoire is equally wide-ranging, spanning everything from backless rattan designs to teak silhouettes with swooping arms, plush cushions, and graceful arches.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • The delicate silk scarf tied to the handle adds a graceful, chic touch.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Definition of graceful
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  • There’s a second wine cellar that will hold an additional 2,000 bottles, and, just beyond the kitchen, an outdoor dining gallery is heated for comfort, with a slender fire feature that runs the length of the table.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
  • Small and slender, with an average length of about two feet, it is found in the mountainous areas of West Texas.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • Joint was comfortable with Williams’s pace, and stronger than her willowy frame suggested.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
Definition of willowy
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  • Core fits across skinny, slim, bootcut and straight continue to make up most of the Levi’s bottoms business, which grew 6 percent in Q2.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • Instead of reaching for skinny jeans that’ll cling to your skin, opt for a relaxed style with more room for a breezy feel.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of skinny
Adjective
  • Liquid toiletries must come in dispensers larger than 180 milliliters rather than tiny plastic bottles.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Transfer into glass containers (not plastic), and pop into the fridge.
    — Lauren Murdoch-Smith, Vogue, 11 July 2026
Definition of plastic
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  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • Sprinkle the entire rug with a thin layer of baking soda and wait 20 minutes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 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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