detumescent

Definition of detumescentnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for detumescent
Adjective
  • But even in a semi-collapsed state, people want family and children and vacations, and so Caroline somewhat reluctantly joins Adam and a cohort of others on Haven.
    John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Kevin Loughlin opened his door to a collapsed mess.
    Joe Holden, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Any sense of achievement is just so deflated.
    Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Feeling like a deflated balloon.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Detumescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detumescent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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