Synonyms of flaccid

flaccid

adjective

ˈfla-səd 

as in limp

not stiff in structure

the flaccid stalks of celery that had been around for far too long

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limp
• floppy
• soft
• droopy
• lank
• yielding
• flabby
• relaxed
• delicate
• mushy
• squashy
• loose
• squishy
• flimsy
• insubstantial
• elastic
• flexible
• pliant
• resilient
• stretchy
• supple
• lax
• semisoft
• springy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rigid
• stiff
• sturdy
• solid
• inflexible
• strong
• resilient
• tense
• hard
• sound
• firm
• substantial
• brittle
• dense
• crisp
• compact
• indurated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flaccid

The city also predictably lost its Voter ID lawsuit after the court rebuked its flaccid charter-city arguments in the face of state election law. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 2 Jan. 2026

Infant botulism can lead to bulbar palsies, hypotonia and a symmetric, descending, flaccid paralysis. — Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025

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

Tasters agreed a meaty fillet was ideal—no wimpy, flaccid bites allowed. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025