litheness

Example Sentences

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Van Zweden has never had a true grasp of the fleet litheness of the Classical repertoire, almost never touches Baroque music with the Philharmonic.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2023

At barre, sculpt society “strengthen lengthen tone” classes, the slimness and litheness of your body is on display, judgeable, as you do tiny movements that won’t leave you all that much stronger.

From Slate • Jan. 1, 2023

Elsewhere he showcased his wiry litheness à la Iggy circa 1969.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2015

Fortunately, Ann Petersen's portrayal of the Irish princess was so strong as to command the attention: a wonderful voice, accurate and wholly flexible with a comparable physical litheness, and radiating emotional intensity throughout.

From The Guardian • May 22, 2012

Even from the rear Nel could tell that it was Sula and that she was smiling; that something deep down in that litheness was amused.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison