The meaning of LITHE is easily bent or flexed. How to use lithe in a sentence.

He has a lithe but powerful physique, relying more on agility and wits than strength.

LITHE definition: bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible. See examples of lithe used in a sentence.

Definition of lithe adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3 days ago · Capable of being easily bent; flexible. Synonyms: pliant, flexible, limber; see also Thesaurus: flexible the elephant’s lithe trunk.

1. Readily bent; supple: lithe birch branches. 2. Marked by effortless grace: a lithe ballet dancer.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective lithe, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Flexible, supple, and gracefully agile, often referring to a person's body or movements. "The lithe dancer moved across the stage with grace and precision." When someone or something is characterized as …

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 lithe (līᵺ), adj., lith•er, lith•est. bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible: the lithe body of a ballerina.. Also, …

A lithe person is able to move and bend their body easily and gracefully. ...a lithe young gymnast. His walk was lithe and graceful.