lithe
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “lithe” mean?
adjective.(especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful.
SAT Usage
this term is often used in passages related to physicality, art, or movement, often describing dancers, athletes, or characters in literature. It emphasizes not only physical grace and flexibility but also a certain elegance and control that distinguishes it from similar words like "slender," which lacks the connotation of gracefulness.
Common Confusions
Lithe implies a graceful and flexible quality in movement, while slender usually suggests merely a thinness without the connotation of elegance or agility.
Do not choose lithe if the context emphasizes stiffness or clumsiness rather than thin, supple, and graceful.
Example Sentences
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The dancer's lithe figure moved effortlessly across the stage.