litheness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple

Etymology

From Middle English lithnesse, lythnesse, lythnes, from Old English līþnes (“softness; gentleness; mildness; lenity; kindness”), equivalent to lithe + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

lissomeness, suppleness

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