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
But Abel had the luxury of pitching to the flaccid Pirates lineup that afternoon.
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Skepticism about originals dates back to the start of the studio system, but their standing has been further weakened by the recent flaccid responses to The Amateur, a spy thriller; Drop, a horror movie; and The Alto Knights, a period gangster movie.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
My last chicken sandwich was flanked with a huge serving of flaccid cardboard-tasting fries served cold.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
In the last scene of the film, the Father stands on a rock in the middle of a waterfall, naked, flaccid, alone, and screaming, shattered with desire.
—P.e. Moskowitz, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Skepticism about originals dates back to the start of the studio system, but their standing has been further weakened by the recent flaccid responses to The Amateur, a spy thriller; Drop, a horror movie; and The Alto Knights, a period gangster movie.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
My last chicken sandwich was flanked with a huge serving of flaccid cardboard-tasting fries served cold.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
In the last scene of the film, the Father stands on a rock in the middle of a waterfall, naked, flaccid, alone, and screaming, shattered with desire.
—P.e. Moskowitz, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flaccid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaccid
Adjective
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Their limp exit at the 2023 World Cup was predicated on an over-reliance with the old guard, some of whom are still performing.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cut hostas back after a hard freeze when the leaves are limp, brown, and dying.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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,
7 Sep. 2025
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An amaryllis bulb naturally grows long floppy leaves, staking them upright would look ridiculous.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Flaccid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaccid. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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