Meaning & use
lithe
Moving or bending in a graceful and flexible way.
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The dancer's lithe movements made the difficult routine look effortless.
A lithe cat slipped easily through the narrow gap in the fence.
A note on using this word
Lithe emphasizes graceful flexibility, often of the body, more than raw strength or speed.
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