lither Meaning & Definition
What Does Lither Mean?
Lither is an adjective that means Lazy, slothful; listless. It can also mean Flexible, supple; also, agile, lithe.
Lither at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɪðə/ |
| Synonyms | clement, gentle and mellow |
| Comparative / superlative | more lither, most lither |
Lither Definition (Adjective)
- Lazy, slothful; listless.
- Flexible, supple; also, agile, lithe.
- Bad, evil; false. In poor physical condition.
- Bad, evil; false.
- In poor physical condition.
Adjective
- comparative form of lithe: more lithe
Adjective
- Mild; calm.
lithe weather
- Slim but not skinny.
lithe body
- Capable of being easily bent; flexible.
the elephant’s lithe proboscis.
- Adaptable.
Adjective
- Bad; wicked; false; worthless; slothful; lazy.
Synonyms of Lither
Lither synonyms and antonyms →Lither in a Sentence
lithe weather
lithe body
the elephant’s lithe proboscis.
Word Forms & Grammar
lither (comparative more lither, superlative most lither)
lither
Words That Rhyme With Lither
Origin of Lither
Origin 1: From Middle English lither, lyther (“deceitful; evil; false; treacherous; sinful, wicked; leading to cruelty, injustice, or wickedness, perverted; of a country: filled with wicked people; cruel, fierce; dangerous, deadly; frightening; grievous, painful; harmful, injurious; miserable, paltry, poor, worthless; feeble, sluggish; cowardly”) [and other forms],[1] from Old English lȳþre (“bad, wicked; base, mean, wretched; corrupt”) [and other forms], from Proto-Germanic *lūþrijaz (“bad; dissolute; neglected; useless”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)lew- (“limp, slack”).[2]
Origin 2: Sense 1.2 (“flexible, supple; agile, lithe”) is influenced by lithe.[2]
Origin 3: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Lither: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is lither?
Lither is an adjective.
What is another word for lither?
You can replace lither with words such as clement, gentle and mellow. See the full list of lither synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of lither?
The comparative form is more lither and the superlative form is most lither.