lithesome

English

Alternative forms

• lithsum (dialectal)

Etymology

From Middle English lithsum, equivalent to lithe +‎ -some. Doublet of lissom.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlaɪðsəm/

Adjective

lithesome (comparative more lithesome, superlative most lithesome)

1. Characterised or marked by litheness; pliant, limber, nimble, lissome.

Synonyms

• See lithe
• See also Thesaurus:flexible and Thesaurus:slender

Related terms

• lissome
• lithen

Anagrams

• homeliest, homiletes