The difference between Lithe and Slinky

When used as nouns, lithe means shelter, whereas slinky means a three-dimensional curve — a spiral wound around a helix.

When used as adjectives, lithe means mild, whereas slinky means furtive, stealthy or catlike.


Lithe is also verb with the meaning: to go.

check bellow for the other definitions of Lithe and Slinky

  1. Lithe as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):

    To go.

  1. Lithe as an adjective (obsolete):

    Mild; calm.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: clement gentle mellow"

    "'lithe weather"

  2. Lithe as an adjective:

    Slim but not skinny.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: lithesome lissome swack Thesaurus:slender"

    "'lithe body"

  3. Lithe as an adjective:

    Capable of being easily bent; flexible.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: pliant flexible limber Thesaurus:flexible"

    "the elephant’s lithe proboscis."

  4. Lithe as an adjective:

    Adaptable.

  1. Lithe as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):

    To become calm.

  2. Lithe as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To make soft or mild; soften; alleviate; mitigate; lessen; smooth; palliate.

  1. Lithe as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):

    To attend; listen.

  2. Lithe as a verb (transitive):

    To listen to.

  1. Lithe as a noun (Scotland):

    Shelter.

  1. Slinky as an adjective:

    Furtive, stealthy or catlike.

  2. Slinky as an adjective (Northumbria, dated):

    Thin; lank; lean.

  3. Slinky as an adjective:

    Of a garment: close-fitting; clingy.

  1. Slinky as a noun (mathematics):

    A three-dimensional curve — a spiral wound around a helix.

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