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Definition of lithe

lithe

/laɪð/
lithe
Adverb:lithely
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1

Thin, supple, and graceful in movement or physique.

Example

"The gymnast's lithe frame allowed her to execute the complex routine with effortless precision."

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• Rhymes for lithe

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literate
literately
literature
lithe
lithely
litheness
lithium

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'līþe', meaning 'soft, mild, or gentle', which came from Proto-Germanic '*linþijaz' and is related to the German word 'lind'. Over the centuries, the sense shifted from general mildness of weather or temperament to physical suppleness and agile grace.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lithe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lithe
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