Flabbily: meaning, definitions and examples
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flabbily
[ หflรฆbษชli ]
movement style
Flabbily refers to a manner of movement or posture that is relaxed and lacking firmness or strength. This adverb often describes something that dangles or hangs loosely, such as soft tissues on the body. It can convey a sense of laziness or lack of energy, often used in contexts around physical fitness or appearance. Overall, to do something flabbily implies a sense of being slack or ineffective in execution.
Synonyms
limply, loosely, slackly, softly
Examples of usage
- He walked flabbily after a long day of work.
- The dog flabbily flopped onto the grass.
- She waved her arms flabbily, lacking enthusiasm.
- The flag hung flabbily in the still air.
Translations
Translations of the word "flabbily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น flรกcido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช schlaff
๐ฎ๐ฉ kendur
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะปัะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ wiotko
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท flasque
๐ช๐ธ flรกcido
๐น๐ท sarkฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ด์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฎู
๐จ๐ฟ ochablรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ochabnutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆพๅผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ohlapno
๐ฎ๐ธ slappur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแชแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sarkฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ flรกcido
Etymology
The word 'flabbily' originates from the adjective 'flabby,' which itself comes from Middle English 'flabie' meaning 'soft, flaccid,' likely influenced by similar terms in Old French. The root of 'flabby' can be traced back to the early 19th century when it described a soft or lacking firmness in muscle or tissue. Over time, 'flabbily' emerged as the adverbial form to describe actions or states carried out in a manner suggesting softness or a lack of vigor. The application of 'flabby' expanded beyond physical attributes to include metaphorical uses, such as describing weak arguments or ineffective performances. The transition from a purely descriptive term for physicality to a broader metaphorical context reflects the evolving use of language to denote not only physical characteristics but also emotional and intellectual states.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,649, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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