Flexed: meaning, definitions and examples

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flexed

 

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Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

muscle contraction

Flexed is the past tense of the verb 'flex', which means to bend a joint or to tighten a muscle. It is commonly used in physical fitness and bodybuilding to describe the action of contracting muscles to show definition or strength.

Synonyms

bent, contracted, tightened

Examples of usage

  • He flexed his bicep to show off his strength.
  • The athlete flexed her legs as she prepared to jump.
  • After completing the workout, he flexed his muscles in front of the mirror.
Context #2 | Adjective

showing strength

Flexed can also be used as an adjective to describe a position or pose where muscles are contracted or tightened. This form emphasizes strength and definition, particularly in the context of fitness and bodybuilding.

Synonyms

contracted, defined, tight

Examples of usage

  • He stood in a flexed position during the competition.
  • The model posed flexed to highlight her toned physique.
  • Her arms looked amazing when flexed.

Translations

Translations of the word "flexed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flexionado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅ‡เค•เฅเคธ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gebeugt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditekuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ะณะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wygiฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›ฒใŒใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flรฉchi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flexionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผkรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ถ€๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุซู†ู‘ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ohnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohรฝbanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฏๆ›ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ upognjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beygรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒงแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flexionado

Word origin

The word 'flex' has its origins in the Latin 'flectere', meaning 'to bend'. The term evolved in Middle English, gaining its modern form in the late 19th century as it became associated with physical fitness and athletic performance. The use of 'flex' to signify muscle contraction became widespread in the bodybuilding culture of the 20th century, particularly in the context of showcasing physique. The term has since been adopted into various contexts, including fitness competitions, popular workouts, and even casual settings, where individuals may 'flex' their muscles to display physical prowess or fitness achievements. Over time, 'flexed' has come to symbolize not only physical strength but also a sense of confidence and self-assertion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,287, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.