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- [limp]
- /lɪmp/
- /lɪmp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [limp]
- /lɪmp/
Definitions of limply word
- adjective limply lacking stiffness or firmness, as of substance, fiber, structure, or bodily frame: a limp body. 1
- adjective limply lacking vitality; weary; tired; fatigued: Limp with exhaustion, she dropped into the nearest chair. 1
- adjective limply without firmness, force, energy, etc., as of character: limp, spiritless prose. 1
- adjective limply flexible; not stiff or rigid: a Bible in a limp leather binding. 1
- noun limply In a limp manner, without support or resistance. 1
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Origin of limply
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Icelandic limpa slackness, limpilegur soft, flabby
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Parts of speech for Limply
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
limply popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
limply usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for limply
adverb limply
- floppily — In a floppy manner.
- lifelessly — not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter.
- flaccidly — In a flaccid manner.
Antonyms for limply
adverb limply
- stiffly — rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.
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