Definitions for lissome

lissome lis·some

Spelling: [lis-uh m]
IPA: /ˈlɪs əm/

Lissome is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 172 anagrams from letters in lissome (eilmoss).

Definitions for lissome

adjective

  1. lithesome or lithe, especially of body; supple; flexible.
  2. agile, nimble, or active.

Origin of lissome

First recorded in 1790-1800; variant of lithesome

Examples for lissome

Slim and lissome, the dew of childhood was still on her lips, and the mist of it in her eyes.

The lean and lissome Obama has learned to slap with a long hand.

What rhythms are so lissome and persuasive as those of the first part?

I took his hands, and made them lissome with a soft, light rubbing.

She was dressed in rich brown velveteen, made to fit her lissome figure.

But, with all her savage, lissome strength she scratched and struck and struggled.

She was of medium stature, slender and lissome, looking taller than she really was.

In his barbaric way he was somewhat of a dancer, and his legs were as lissome as his arms.

She stood tall and lissome, the picture of slender, robust health.

He has twined his arms round her lissome figure, and is gazing anxiously into her eyes.

Word Value for lissome
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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