lissome

lissome
lissomely, adv.lissomeness, n.
/lis"euhm/, adj.
1. lithesome or lithe, esp. of body; supple; flexible.
2. agile, nimble, or active.
Also, lissom.
[1790-1800; var. of LITHESOME]
Ant. 1. rigid. 2. clumsy.

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