Lissom: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Lissom adjective. Slim, supple and graceful in movement.
How to say it
LISS-um/ˈlɪs(ə)m/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (LISS). Forms: lissome.
Lissom in a sentence
The lissom dancer folded herself into the tiny car with ease.
A lissome cat slipped through the gap in the fence without a sound.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- lithe
- supple
- nimble
- willowy
Opposite:
- stiff
- clumsy
Where lissom comes from
A shortening of lithesome, from lithe.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
A _____ cat slipped through the gap in the fence without a sound.
- lissom
- anaemic
- circadian
Show the answer
lissom: A lissome cat slipped through the gap in the fence without a sound.