Word of the Day 9.10.9

lissome

lis·some also lis·som (lsm)

adj.

1. Easily bent; supple.

2. Having the ability to move with ease; limber.


[Alteration of lithesome.]


lissome·ly adv.

lissome·ness n.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

Adj.

1.

lissome – moving and bending with ease

graceful – characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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