lithe

/laɪð/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a smooth, flexible, and supple quality; slender and agile

“The lithe athlete effortlessly climbed the rock face.”

2. noun

a light, flexible, and supple quality of movement or movement itself

“She moved with a lithe that belied her age.”

Synonyms

  • agile
  • flexible
  • slender
  • supple

Antonyms

  • stiff
  • sturdy
  • unyielding