Lither: meaning, definitions and examples
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lither
[ ˈlɪðər ]
describing movement
Lither means being agile or nimble in movement. It is often used to describe someone or something that moves with a lightness or grace.
Synonyms
graceful, lithe, nimble, supple
Examples of usage
- The dancer's lither form captivated the audience.
- He moved with a lither grace that made him seem almost weightless.
- The athlete's lither physique allowed him to excel in gymnastics.
Translations
Translations of the word "lither" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lúgubre
- triste
- sombrio
🇮🇳 उदास
- शोकाकुल
- निराश
🇩🇪 trübselig
- traurig
- düster
🇮🇩 suram
- sedih
- kelam
🇺🇦 похмурий
- сумний
- темний
🇵🇱 ponury
- smutny
- mroczny
🇯🇵 陰気な
- 悲しい
- 暗い
🇫🇷 lugubre
- triste
- sombre
🇪🇸 lúgubre
- triste
- sombrío
🇹🇷 kasvetli
- üzgün
- karanlık
🇰🇷 우울한
- 슬픈
- 어두운
🇸🇦 كئيب
- حزين
- مظلم
🇨🇿 chmurný
- smutný
- temný
🇸🇰 pochmúrny
- smutný
- temný
🇨🇳 阴郁的
- 悲伤的
- 黑暗的
🇸🇮 turoben
- žalosten
- temen
🇮🇸 dapur
- sorgin
- myrkur
🇰🇿 мұңлы
- қайғылы
- қара
🇬🇪 მუქი
- მწუხარე
- ბნელი
🇦🇿 qəmgin
- kədərli
- tünd
🇲🇽 lúgubre
- triste
- sombrío
Etymology
The word 'lither' originates from Old English 'liðe' which means 'gentle' or 'soft'. This term evolved over time, being associated with movement traits that are flexible and light in demeanor. The adjective form, particularly used to describe physical attributes and abilities, gained prominence in Middle English, retaining its core meaning. In literature, 'lither' often describes characters who possess a certain gracefulness in their actions, emphasizing the beauty of movement. Though less common today, the word embodies a connection to elegance and physical artistry, remaining a descriptor in contexts like dance, sports, and theatrical performance.