Select the synonym of “lissome”:

Correct answer: Supple. Lissome means thin, supple, and graceful.

Background: It is often used for people who can bend easily, such as gymnasts.

• Stiff: “Stiff” is the opposite of lissome.
• Heavy: “Heavy” is the opposite of lissome.
• Rough: “Rough” does not mean lissome.

Did you know? A similar word is “lithe”.

Memory trick: Lissome = lithe = supple.