supple vs lithe
lithe vs supplesupple and lithe both are adjectives.
supple is a verb but lithe is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| supple | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| lithe | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
supple and lithe
are synonyms defined as:
- supple and lithe: gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
| supple (adjective) | lithe (adjective) |
|---|---|
| (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable | gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease |
| gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease | |
| (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely |
| supple (verb) | lithe (verb) |
|---|---|
| make pliant and flexible |
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