Bendier than before
Lither is the comparative form of lithe, meaning more supple or gracefully flexible: The dancer grew lither with each year of training.
The word is uncommon—most speakers prefer more lithe—but it appears in literary contexts where economy or rhythm matters.
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Bendier than before
Lither is the comparative form of lithe, meaning more supple or gracefully flexible: The dancer grew lither with each year of training.
The word is uncommon—most speakers prefer more lithe—but it appears in literary contexts where economy or rhythm matters.
1. agile — nimble, Quick and light-moving; supple (Flexing without damage); flexible (Able to bend freely); spry (Lively despite years); graceful · athletic · limber · dexterous · fleet · lightfooted · lissome · willowy · sinuous · slinky
physical flexibilitylither ≠ stiffer Less flexible, comparatively; clumsier
lithe, lithely, lithesome, litheness, lithest, lithify, lithified
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