lissome

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She stood tall and lissome, the picture of slender, robust health Come in, Steve," she said, holding out her hand.

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  1. adjective Easily bent; supple.
  2. adjective Having the ability to move with ease; limber.

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  1. Alteration of lithesome.

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  1. A reduction of lithesome, q. v. Cf. liss.
 

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/ˈlɪsəm/
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