lissome

or lis·som

[ lis-uhm ]
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adjective
  1. lithesome or lithe, especially of body; supple; flexible.

  2. agile, nimble, or active.

Origin of lissome

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; variant of lithesome

Opposites for lissome

Other words from lissome

  • lis·some·ly, adverb
  • lis·some·ness, noun

Words Nearby lissome

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How to use lissome in a sentence

  • Among the men of Seville one sees many slim, lissome, well-proportioned figures of medium height.

    The Story of Seville | Walter M. Gallichan