lissome

/ˈlɪsəm/ LIS-əm

Definitions

1. adjective

having a slender and graceful figure; lithe and supple

“She was a lissome young dancer with a captivating stage presence.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is lithe and supple

“The lissome athlete sprinted to the finish line.”

Synonyms

  • graceful
  • lithe
  • slender

Antonyms

  • stout
  • sturdy