lithe – thin, supple and graceful

(Pronounced lie-th)

To remember the definition of the word lithe, use the following mnemonic:

I lied on the (lithe) CV; I wasn't thin, supple or graceful.

Examples of lithe in a sentence

Although Claire has a lithe, athletic build, she is surprisingly clumsy.

Lani practices yoga twice a day to keep her body lithe and fit.

With a graceful bow of its lithe neck, the swan glided under the low bridge and out of sight.