lissome
Example Sentences
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Her shimmering, fluent physicality, displayed over the years in videos and performances, is equally fearless and lissome.
From New York Times
Jaeggy’s books are slim and lissome, usually topping out around 100 pages, and have a monastic degree of focus.
From New York Times
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
