Pronunciation: /laɪð/

Definitions of lithe

adjective describing a person's body as thin, supple, and graceful

Example Sentences

A1 The lithe cat easily climbed up the tree.

A2 The lithe dancer moved gracefully across the stage.

B1 The lithe gymnast performed a series of impressive flips.

B2 The lithe figure skater glided effortlessly across the ice.

C1 Her lithe movements were mesmerizing to watch.

C2 The lithe cheetah sprinted through the grass with incredible speed.

Examples of lithe in a Sentence

formal The lithe dancer moved gracefully across the stage.

informal She's so lithe, she can bend in ways I never thought possible.

slang That yoga instructor is seriously lithe, like a rubber band.

figurative His lithe mind was able to navigate complex problems with ease.

Grammatical Forms of lithe

past tense

lithed

plural

lithes

comparative

lither

superlative

lithiest

present tense

lithe

future tense

will lithe

perfect tense

have lithed

continuous tense

is lithing

singular

lithe

positive degree

lithe

infinitive

to lithe

gerund

lithing

participle

lithing

Origin and Evolution of lithe

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'lithe' originated from Old English 'līthe', meaning gentle or mild.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'lithe' has evolved to describe someone who is flexible, graceful, and agile.