Definition of LITHENESS

litheness

Plural: lithenesses

Noun

  • the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple
  • The property of being lithe.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English lithnesse, lythnesse, lythnes, from Old English līþnes (“softness; gentleness; mildness; lenity; kindness”), equivalent to lithe + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 12

litheness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
litheness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
litheness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

litheness is a valid Words With Friends word