lithely

Variant of lithe

adjective lither, lithest

bending easily; flexible; supple; limber; lissome
also lithesome

Origin: ME < OE lithe, soft, mild, akin to OHG lindi < IE base *lento-, flexible, bendable > linden, L lentus, pliant, flexible

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