limber — able to bend easily; flexible and supple
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to bend easily; flexible and supple
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪmbər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is more limber than me despite being 80!
- I need to limber up before attempting to touch my toes.
- The yoga instructor was so limber she could tie herself in a knot.
limber
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlɪmbər/]
able to bend easily; flexible and supple
able to bend easily; flexible and supple
Stay limber like dancing ember, not rigid like fallen timber.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Limber derives from Middle English, originally meaning 'light and agile.' The sense of 'flexible' or 'supple' developed from the observation of trees bending in the wind, metaphorically extending the concept of physical lightness to adaptability and pliability.
Breakdown
lim- (light, agile) + -ber (agent suffix or adjectival ending). The morphological structure suggests a combination of a root denoting lightness with a suffix forming descriptive qualities.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is more limber than me despite being 80!”
“I need to limber up before attempting to touch my toes.”
“The yoga instructor was so limber she could tie herself in a knot.”
“Regular stretching keeps dancers limber throughout their careers.”
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