lithe motion
[/liːð ˈmoʊʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: lithe motions / movimentos ágeis
movimento ágil; movimento gracioso
1. A smooth, flexible, and graceful movement characterized by suppleness and ease of motion
The dancer performed with lithe motion, flowing across the stage effortlessly.
A dançarina executou movimentos ágeis, deslizando pelo palco sem esforço.
2. Movement that demonstrates flexibility, agility, and elegance without rigidity or stiffness
The cat's lithe motion allowed it to slip through the narrow gap.
O movimento gracioso do gato permitiu que ele passasse pela abertura estreita.
The term 'lithe motion' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts when describing dance, martial arts, and athletic movement. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions of capoeira, samba, and contemporary dance. The concept emphasizes the aesthetic and physical qualities valued in performance arts across both cultures.
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