lissom
/ˈlɪsəm/
Meanings
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adjective
Flexible, supple, and graceful
Pronunciation
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/ˈlɪsəm/
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Synonyms
limber , lithesome , supple
Variants
List of all variants of lissom that leads to same resultlissom , lissome , lissomely , lissomeness , lissomenesses
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old English 'lisian' meaning to loosen or relax
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word lissom is not commonly used in modern English, but it can be found in older literature and poetry.
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The opposite of lissom is 'rigid' or 'stiff'
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
agility: Lissom is often used to describe something or someone that moves with great agility and grace
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supple: Lissom is a synonym for the word supple, which means flexible and easy to bend
How to Memorize "lissom"
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visualize
- Imagine a graceful dancer or an elastic band to remember the meaning of lissom
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associate
- Associate the word lissom with the feeling of something smooth and flexible
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Lissom is like a limber lizard' to remember the meaning
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