Postures and Movements

lithe

Adjective

/laɪð/ or /laidh/

l

l

i

aɪ

th

ð

e

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slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

nimble

Adjective

/nɪm.bəl/ or /nim.bēl/

n

n

i

ɪ

m

m

b

b

ə

l

l

e

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Approving

quick and light in movement or action

clumsy

Adjective

/kləm.zi/ or /klēm.zi/

c

k

l

l

u

ə

m

m

s

z

y

i

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doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

awkward

Adjective

/ɑk.wɜrd/ or /aak.vērd/

a

ɑ

w

k

k

w

w

a

ɜ

r

r

d

d

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moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence

gawky

Adjective

/gɔ.ki/ or /gaw.ki/

g

g

a

ɔ

w

k

k

y

i

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awkward or ungraceful in movement or appearance, particularly due to being tall