lissom

/ ˈlɪsəm /

adjective

1. supple in the limbs or body; lithe; flexible
2. agile; nimble

Derived Forms

• ˈlissomness, noun
• ˈlissomly, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of lissom¹

C19: variant of lithesome

Example Sentences

True, till 1700 it was largely a matter of silhouette, the lissom outline was there, but with a certain variety of colouring.

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What would make Robertlet and Ditti lissom, quick, interested, and gay?

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When fully assured that it was at once lissom and tough, and admirably adapted for his purpose, he told Harry to go on home.

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They are good-natured as well as frivolous, lissom of mind as well as of body, indulgent to others and charming in themselves.

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With his light touch and long lissom hands, the fellow seemed to have a natural instinct for successful bandaging.

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