lithely

lithely
In a lithe manner.

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  • Lithely — Lithe ly, adv. In a lithe, pliant, or flexible manner. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • lithely — lithe ► ADJECTIVE ▪ slim, supple, and graceful. DERIVATIVES lithely adverb litheness noun. ORIGIN Old English, «gentle, meek, mellow» …   English terms dictionary

  • lithely — adverb see lithe …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • lithely — See lithe. * * * …   Universalium

  • lithely — adv. flexibly, pliantly, limberly …   English contemporary dictionary

  • lithely — lithe·ly …   English syllables

  • lithely — adverb Etymology: lithe (I) + ly : in a supple manner : flexibly, resiliently …   Useful english dictionary

  • lithe — lithely, adv. litheness, n. /luydh/, adj., lither, lithest. bending readily; pliant; limber; supple; flexible: the lithe body of a ballerina.. Also, lithesome. [bef. 900; ME lith(e), OE lithe; c. OS lithi, G …   Universalium

  • lithe — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English līthe gentle; akin to Old High German lindi gentle, Latin lentus slow Date: 14th century 1. easily bent or flexed < lithe steel > < a lithe vine > 2. characterized by easy flexibility and… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Zumanity — is a cabaret style show from Cirque du Soleil that is resident at the New York New York Hotel and Casino. It is the first adult themed Cirque du Soleil show, billed as The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil. Zumanity is the third show of five shows …   Wikipedia

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