flaccid

adjective

ˈfla-səd How to pronounce flaccid (audio)
Definition of flaccidnext
as in limp
not stiff in structure the flaccid stalks of celery that had been around for far too long

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Recent Examples of flaccid Once everyone in the ballroom feels tiny and flaccid, there’s really no point in fighting. — Dahlia Gallin Ramirez, New Yorker, 9 June 2026 Infant botulism can lead to bulbar palsies, hypotonia and a symmetric, descending, flaccid paralysis. — Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025 How could an offense that tore up its final two opponents on the way to a Super Bowl victory a year ago and returned 10 of 11 starters have been so flaccid in 2025? — Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026 If left untreated, infants may experience a progressive, flaccid paralysis that can lead to breathing difficulties and require weeks of hospitalization. — James Powel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flaccid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaccid
  1. limp
  2. floppy
Adjective
  • Rats, cockroaches and weasels run amok, tearing through limp tent sheets and biting children and newborn babies in their sleep.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Of course, London is not short of premium lunch options or businesses built around the idea that office workers will pay for something better than a limp sandwich between meetings.
    — Lela London, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of limp
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  • So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.
    — Christina Cardona, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of floppy

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