lithesome en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈlaɪðsəm/
- (Southern-England) audio
- līth'səm
Etymology
From Middle English lithsum, equivalent to lithe + -some. Doublet of lissom.
Meanings
- Characterised or marked by litheness; pliant, limber, nimble, lissom.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more lithesome | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most lithesome | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| lithsum | alternative, dialectal | lexicographic |