flaccid — lacking firmness or muscle tone; limp and soft
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking firmness or muscle tone; limp and soft
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflæsɪd/
Example Sentences
- The overcooked pasta was so flaccid that it fell off the fork.
- His flaccid attempt at humor made the room awkwardly silent.
- The balloon became flaccid after losing most of its air.
flaccid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈflæsɪd/]
lacking firmness or muscle tone; limp and soft
an exhausted runner collapses onto a bench after completing a marathon training session. His arms hang loosely at his sides with no tension or strength remaining. The intense workout has left his muscles completely drained and limp. A concerned trainer approaches offering a water bottle while observing his condition. Other fitness enthusiasts in the background continue their exercises with normal energy. muscles lacking firmness and tone after extreme fatigue
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'flaccidus' meaning droopy or weak, derived from 'flaccus' meaning flabby or limp. Ancient Romans used this word to describe wet, sagging fabric or muscles that had lost their firmness.
Breakdown
flacc- (limp, droopy) + -id (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The overcooked pasta was so flaccid that it fell off the fork.”
“His flaccid attempt at humor made the room awkwardly silent.”
“The balloon became flaccid after losing most of its air.”
“The company's flaccid sales strategy failed to attract new customers.”
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