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flaccidlacking firmness or muscle tone; limp and soft

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: lacking firmness or muscle tone; limp and soft

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflæsɪd/

Korean meaning: 탄력이나 근육의 긴장이 없는; 늘어지고 부드러운

Korean pronunciation: **플래**시드

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

flaccid concept
💡 Concept

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

🇺🇸 US/ˈflæsɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈflæsɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootflacc-
Suffix--id

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.

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🎵Rhyme

acidplacid
acid
placid

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The overcooked pasta was so flaccid that it fell off the fork.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

limpslackdroopingweakfloppy

Antonyms

firmrigidtaut

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