lissome

Example Sentences

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The lissome little murder mystery retails for $15 and totals 100 pages.

From Washington Post

But Gendel was a modest man, more observant than chest-thumping, and this comparatively lissome, quiet volume might be what fits him best.

From New York Times

In this one-man show by the veteran South African choreographer Robyn Orlin — political, poignant and mercifully funny — Khoza, stunningly loose and in command of the crowd, reveals a quick mind and lissome physicality.

From New York Times

It’s there on “December 11th,” named for the day she died, and on “The Eternal Stillness,” on which a tired yawn of lissome, high-pitched saxophone harmony leads to a restive, sparring exchange.

From New York Times

But Sinephro has her own thing going entirely: It has to do with her lissome, contained-motion improvising on the harp, and the game versatility of the groups she puts together.

From New York Times