ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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