limp

³limp

adj

Definition of LIMP

1

a : lacking firm texture, substance, or structure <limp curtains> <her hair hung limp about her shoulders> b : not stiff or rigid <a book in a limp binding>

2

a : weary, exhausted <limp with fatigue> b : lacking in strength, vigor, or firmness : spiritless

— limp·ly adverb

— limp·ness noun

Examples of LIMP

1. He gave me a very limp handshake.
2. This plant isn't doing well—look how limp the leaves are.
3. Her hair hung limp around her shoulders.
4. I suddenly went limp and collapsed on the floor.
5. He was limp with fatigue.

Origin of LIMP

akin to ¹limp

First Known Use: circa 1706

Related to LIMP

Synonyms: droopy, flaccid, floppy, lank, yielding

Antonyms: inflexible, resilient, rigid, stiff, sturdy, tense

Related Words: flabby, mushy, semisoft, soft, squashy, squishy; delicate, flimsy, insubstantial; elastic, flexible, lax, loose, pliant, relaxed, resilient, springy, stretchy, supple

Near Antonyms: firm, hard, indurated, solid, sound, strong; brittle, crisp; compact, dense, substantial

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