lissomeness


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lis·some

also lis·som  (lĭs′əm)
adj.
1. Moving or able to move with grace and ease; lithe and graceful.
2. Easily bent; supple.
[Alteration of lithesome.]
lis′some·ly adv.
lis′some·ness n.
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Noun1.lissomeness - the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple
litheness, suppleness
gracefulness - beautiful carriage
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