The pliable and nimble antelope spec across the open grassland in this sentence why would lithe be a better synonym for flexible than likable?

Answer 1

In this sentence, "pliable and nimble antelope" suggests that the antelope is agile, graceful, and able to move easily. The word "lithe" also conveys this idea of being flexible, graceful, and nimble. "Likable," on the other hand, refers to being pleasant or enjoyable, and does not accurately capture the physical agility and flexibility of the antelope.