Lithe
/laɪð/
Definitions
Moving and bending easily; flexible; graceful.
/laɪð/
Characterized by graceful flexibility; limber.
The cat had a lithe body that allowed it to slip through tight spaces.
💡 Simply: Imagine a super-flexible gymnast or dancer. That's lithe! It means they can move and bend their body easily and gracefully. Like a cat stretching!
👶 For kids: Being able to bend and move easily, like a cat or a snake!
More Examples
She moved with a lithe grace that captivated the audience.
The yoga instructor demonstrated a lithe pose.
How It's Used
"The gymnast's lithe body moved effortlessly through the routine."
"The dancer's lithe form seemed to defy gravity as she leaped across the stage."
From Old English *liþe* 'gentle, mild'. Related to the word 'light' and the idea of being flexible or easily bent.
Used in older literature to describe a graceful or flexible form. Often used to describe animals, dancers, and young people.
Memory tip
Think of a *light* and agile dancer.