The pliable and nimble antelope sped across the open grassland In this sentence, why would lithe be a better synonym for "flexible" than pliable is? 1 Lithe can also refer to graceful movement. 2 Lithe implies greater flexibility than pliable does 3 Lithe can refer to mental flexibility as well as physical agility.
The second option (2) is the correct answer. Lithe implies greater flexibility than pliable does. While both pliable and lithe can suggest flexibility, lithe specifically conveys a higher level of agility and suppleness.
