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adjective
- 1. (of part of the body) soft and hanging loosely or limply, especially so as to look or feel unpleasant: "she took his flaccid hand in hers" Similar Opposite
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adjective. uk / ˈflæs.ɪd / us / ˈflæs.ɪd / Add to word list. formal. soft or weak rather than firm: The penis is usually in a flaccid state. disapproving. weak and not effective: The programme included a lacklustre and flaccid performance of Berg's violin concerto. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Soft and fluffy. anneal.
1. a. : not firm or stiff. also : lacking normal or youthful firmness. flaccid muscles. b. of a plant part : deficient in turgor. 2. : lacking vigor or force. flaccid leadership. flaccidity. fla (k)-ˈsi-də-tē. noun. flaccidly. ˈfla (k)-səd-lē. adverb. Synonyms. droopy. floppy. lank. limp. yielding. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.
Flaccid definition: soft and limp; not firm; flabby. See examples of FLACCID used in a sentence.
Definitions of flaccid. adjective. drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness. synonyms: soft. yielding readily to pressure or weight. adjective. out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance. “ flaccid cheeks” synonyms: flabby, soft. unfit. not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition.
1. Lacking firmness; hanging limply: flaccid muscles. 2. Lacking force, vigor, or effectiveness: a flaccid acting performance. [Latin flaccidus, from flaccus, flabby.] flac·cid′i·ty (-sĭd′ĭ-tē), flac′cid·ness n. flac′cid·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
You use flaccid to describe a part of someone's body when it is unpleasantly soft and not hard or firm.
Definition of flaccid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'flaccid'. You use flaccid to describe a part of someone's body when it is unpleasantly soft and not hard or firm. [...] More.
Dictionary Meanings. Flaccid Definition. flăsĭd, flăksĭd. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. flaccider. Hanging in loose folds or wrinkles; soft and limp; flabby. Flaccid muscles. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Lacking force; weak; feeble. Webster's New World.
When something is characterized as flaccid, it typically refers to a loss of strength, resilience, or vitality, resulting in a sagging, floppy, or drooping appearance. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe muscles or body tissues that have lost their tone or tension.
