Limply: meaning, definitions and examples

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limply

 

[ หˆlษชmpli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe a weak or feeble manner

In a weak or feeble way, lacking strength or energy. Often used to describe how someone moves or acts without energy or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

feebly, listlessly, slackly, weakly

Examples of usage

  • She walked limply to the chair and sat down.
  • He limply shook his head in response.
  • The flowers hung limply in the hot sun.
  • The defeated team walked off the field limply.
  • I felt limply after the long day at work.
Context #2 | Adjective

used to describe something that lacks firmness or strength

Lacking firmness, strength, or energy. Often used to describe objects that are soft, flaccid, or droopy.

Synonyms

droopy, flaccid, slack, soft

Examples of usage

  • The limp flowers needed water to revive them.
  • She held the limp rope in her hand.
  • The limp handshake indicated his lack of confidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "limply" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น molemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเฅ€เคฒเฅ‡เคชเคจ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlaff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lemah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะฐะฑะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚abo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŸใ‚‹ใ‚“ใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mollement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฉbilmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevลŸekรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ• ๋Š˜์–ด์ง€๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุถุนู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slabฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slabo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆพๆพๅžฎๅžฎๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ohlapno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lauslega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะปัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™if

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dรฉbilmente

Etymology

The word 'limply' is derived from the adjective 'limp,' which originated from the Old English word 'limpan,' meaning 'to fall short.' Over time, 'limp' evolved to describe something lacking firmness or strength. The adverb form 'limply' developed to describe actions or movements lacking energy or enthusiasm. The usage of 'limply' has become common in English language to portray a sense of weakness or feebleness.

See also: limp.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,906, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.