What does flaccid mean?
Flaccid means Flabby; lacking firmness or muscle tone..
Flaccid
/ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
Flabby; lacking firmness or muscle tone..
Definitions by Sense
- Flabby; lacking firmness or muscle tone.
- Soft; floppy.
- Lacking energy or vigor.
Example Sentences
Colonel Korn, a stocky, dark, flaccid man with a shapeless paunch, sat completely relaxed on one of the benches in the front row, his hands clasped comfortably over the top of his bald and swarthy head.
The combatants with rage most horrible Strove, and their eyes started with cracking stare, And impotent their tongues they lolled into the air, Flaccid and foamy, like a mad dog’s hanging; […]
The flaccid economy of the 1970s rendered Americans even more hostile toward liberal welfare policies.
Synonyms for flaccid
Antonyms for flaccid
Related Words
Word Forms
- more flaccid
- most flaccid
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for flaccid?
Common synonyms include limp, soft, slack, weak.
What is the opposite of flaccid?
Possible antonyms include firm.
How do you use flaccid in a sentence?
Colonel Korn, a stocky, dark, flaccid man with a shapeless paunch, sat completely relaxed on one of the benches in the front row, his hands clasped comfortably over the top of his bald and swarthy head.
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