Lissom: meaning, definitions and examples
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lissom
[ หlษชs.ษm ]
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:
๐ต๐น รกgil
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช geschmeidig
๐ฎ๐ฉ lentur
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฝััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zwinny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใใ
๐ซ๐ท souple
๐ช๐ธ รกgil
๐น๐ท รงevik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุดูู
๐จ๐ฟ pohybovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ pohybovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฝฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ natanฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญnger
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธัะปะณัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษldir
๐ฒ๐ฝ รกgil
Etymology
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.
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