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Appearance - Postures and Movements

Here you will learn some English words related to postures and movements such as "lithe", "clumsy", and "lumbering".

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graceful
graceful
[Adjective]

moving or behaving in an elegant, pleasing, and attractive way

Ex: The egret soared through the sky with a graceful sweep of its wings , a symbol of elegance and freedom .
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coordinated
coordinated
[Adjective]

being capable of using a set of muscles to perform a single task

Ex: Playing the drums requires a very coordinated sense of rhythm .
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deft
deft
[Adjective]

having quick and skillful movements

Ex: She was a deft pianist , her fingers moving effortlessly across the keys .
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languid
languid
[Adjective]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

Ex: The heat of the afternoon made everyone move in a languid, unhurried manner .
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light-footed
light-footed
[Adjective]

moving fast and with grace

Ex: The thief was light‑footed, disappearing into the alley without a sound.
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lithe
lithe
[Adjective]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

Ex: The lithe cat moved stealthily through the bushes , its movements barely making a sound .
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loose-limbed
loose-limbed
[Adjective]

(of a person) moving in a relaxed way, and not stiff

Ex: His loose‑limbed walk gave him an air of casual charm.
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nimble
nimble
[Adjective]

quick and light in movement or action

Ex: The nimble cat leaped gracefully over obstacles in its path .
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supple
supple
[Adjective]

physically capable of bending, stretching, or moving freely without stiffness

Ex: A supple spine is key to good posture .
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ungainly
ungainly
[Adjective]

moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth

Ex: The puppy 's ungainly paws tripped over themselves as it ran to greet its owner .
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uncoordinated
uncoordinated
[Adjective]

incapable of moving one's muscles together with ease

Ex: The toddler 's uncoordinated movements were part of learning to walk .
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lumbering
lumbering
[Adjective]

moving slowly or in an awkward way because of being heavy

Ex: The elephant's lumbering gait contrasted with the graceful movement of the gazelles.
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graceless
graceless
[Adjective]

moving in an awkward or clumsy way, without smoothness or visual appeal

Ex: His graceless movements betrayed his nervousness .
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clumsy
clumsy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt embarrassed by her clumsy stumble in front of her classmates .
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awkward
awkward
[Adjective]

moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence

Ex: The toddler 's first steps were awkward and unsteady as he wobbled across the room .
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fluid
fluid
[Adjective]

having the ability to flow or move smoothly without interruption or obstruction

Ex: The cat 's movements were fluid as it navigated through the narrow spaces .
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balletic
balletic
[Adjective]

describing a graceful and refined movement, posture or gesture that is similar to the movements performed in ballet dance

Ex: The crane 's balletic sweep through the sky was mesmerizing .
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wooden
wooden
[Adjective]

stiff, awkward, or lacking natural ease and fluidity, especially in body movement or facial expression

Ex: The speech was delivered in a wooden, monotone voice .
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gawky
gawky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his gawky appearance , he had a surprisingly agile and skilled approach to basketball .
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