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LISSOM

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does lissom mean? 

LISSOM (adjective)
  The adjective LISSOM has 1 sense:

1. gracefully thin and bending and moving with easeplay

  Familiarity information: LISSOM used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


LISSOM (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

Synonyms:

lissom; lissome; lithe; lithesome; sinuous; supple

Similar:

graceful (characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution)


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