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Lissom: meaning, definitions and examples

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lissom

 

[ หˆlษชs.ษ™m ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

movement, flexibility

Lissom describes a person or an animal that is flexible, agile, and able to move gracefully. It is often used to characterize a dancer or athlete whose body is in great condition, allowing for smooth and artistic movements. The word conveys a sense of elegance and poise in one's posture and actions. This term can also apply to objects that are slender and graceful in form.

Synonyms

agile, graceful, lithe, slender, supple

Examples of usage

  • The lissom ballerina twirled effortlessly across the stage.
  • His lissom figure attracted attention in the fashion show.
  • She was a lissom athlete, bending gracefully as she leaped.
  • The lissom branches of the willow tree swayed in the breeze.

Translations

Translations of the word "lissom" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกgil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคชเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschmeidig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lentur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝัƒั‡ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwinny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใชใ‚„ใ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souple

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกgil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงevik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์—ฐํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุดูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohybovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohybovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ”่ฝฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ natanฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญnger

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ะปะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™ldir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกgil

Word origin

The term 'lissom' originates from the late 16th century, deriving from the Middle English word 'lisome', which means 'easy' or 'light'. The roots of this word can be traced back to the Old English 'lyss', meaning 'ease' or 'flexibility'. Over time, the connotation of lissom evolved to describe not just ease but also the physical quality of being graceful and agile. As a result, it came to be associated particularly with the movement of the body, especially in contexts such as dance and sports. Lissom has maintained its sense of elegance and lightness throughout its usage, emphasizing beauty in movement and form.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,277, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.