Lithely: meaning, definitions and examples
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lithely
[ ˈlaɪðli ]
describing movement
Lithely describes the manner in which someone moves in a flexible, graceful and agile way. This adverb is often used to depict a sense of fluidity and ease in physical movements. It can apply to activities like dancing, sports, or any physical action that emphasizes smoothness and poise.
Synonyms
agilely, gracefully, nimbly, supplely.
Examples of usage
- She danced lithely across the stage.
- The cat lithely jumped from one rooftop to another.
- He moved lithely through the crowded room.
- The dancer performed lithely, captivating the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "lithely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agilmente
🇮🇳 चतुराई से
🇩🇪 geschmeidig
🇮🇩 dengan lincah
🇺🇦 гнучко
🇵🇱 zwinnie
🇯🇵 しなやかに
🇫🇷 avec agilité
🇪🇸 ágilmente
🇹🇷 çevikçe
🇰🇷 민첩하게
🇸🇦 بمرونة
🇨🇿 hbitě
🇸🇰 obratne
🇨🇳 灵活地
🇸🇮 spretno
🇮🇸 hviður
🇰🇿 иілгіш
🇬🇪 გადატანით
🇦🇿 çevikcə
🇲🇽 ágilmente
Etymology
The word 'lithely' is derived from the adjective 'lithe', which originates from the Old English word 'līþe', meaning 'mild', 'gentle', or 'soft'. The root 'līþ' is related to the Proto-Germanic '*lithaz', meaning 'mild' or 'tender'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to flexible and graceful movement. The suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverb, which came into use to describe actions performed in a lithe manner. The growth of the English language has seen such transformations where adjectives are converted to adverbs to allow for nuanced descriptions in writing and speech.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,267, 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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