Limply: meaning, definitions and examples
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limply
[ หlษชmpli ]
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น molemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคขเฅเคฒเฅเคชเคจ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schlaff
๐ฎ๐ฉ lemah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปะฐะฑะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ sลabo
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใง
๐ซ๐ท mollement
๐ช๐ธ dรฉbilmente
๐น๐ท gevลekรงe
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ ๋์ด์ง๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุถุนู
๐จ๐ฟ slabฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ slabo
๐จ๐ณ ๆพๆพๅฎๅฎๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ ohlapno
๐ฎ๐ธ lauslega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแกแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษif
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.