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Meaning of lithe

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lithe

Pronunciation:/laɪð/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Mild; calm.

    Example: lithe weather

    Synonyms:clementgentlemellow

  2. Slim but not skinny.

    Example: lithe body

    Synonyms:lissomelithesomeswack

  3. Capable of being easily bent; flexible.

    Example: the elephant’s lithe proboscis.

    Synonyms:flexiblelimberpliant

  4. Adaptable.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/lithe

lithe

Pronunciation:/laɪð/

verb

Definitions

  1. To become calm.

  2. To make soft or mild; soften; alleviate; mitigate; lessen; smooth; palliate.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/lithe

Related words

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