Limply
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Limply is an adverb meaning In a limp manner, without support or resistance.
Meaning
In a limp manner, without support or resistance.
Example Sentences
The flag hung limply in the still air.
He went on kissing her with unflagging industry, while she remained limply in his arms, in a species of satisfied trance.
Ah, but someone was raising her, so they were going to lay her on the trestles, and she not dead. She opened her eyes, took a deep breath, then limply and contritely placed both arms round Andrew's neck.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include limpingly, feebly, wimpily, languidly, weakly, lamely.
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