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adjective
1.
lithesome or lithe, especially of body; supple; flexible.
2.
agile, nimble, or active.
Also, lis·som.
Origin:
1790–1800; variant of lithesome
1790–1800; variant of lithesome
Related forms
lis·some·ly, adverb
lis·some·ness, noun
Antonyms
1. rigid. 2. clumsy.
1. rigid. 2. clumsy.
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