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lissome

lis·some [ líssəm ] or lis·som [ líssəm ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. gracefully flexible: slender and able to bend easily and gracefully

2. quick and graceful in moving: quick, light, and graceful in movement

[Late 18th century. Alteration of lithesome]

lis·some·ly adverb
lis·some·ness noun
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