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litheness

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Synonyms & Antonyms of litheness

as in flexibility, loose-jointedness

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for litheness

flexibility,
gracefulness,
limberness,
loose-jointedness,
suppleness

coordination

handiness,
sure-handedness

agility,
deftness,
dexterity,
nimbleness,
sleight,
spryness

sure-footedness

adeptness,
adroitness,
finesse,
prowess

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for litheness

awkwardness,
clumsiness,
gaucheness,
gawkiness,
gawkishness,
gracelessness,
ham-handedness,
heavy-handedness,
klutziness,
ungainliness

disability,
inability,
incapability,
incapacity

debilitation,
disablement,
impairment,
incapacitation

unhandiness

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