Synonyms of floppy

floppy

adjective

ˈflä-pē 

as in limp

not stiff in structure

my basset hound is always tripping over her long, floppy ears

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of floppy

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

Jayden Antropov, a floppy-haired recent high-school graduate, had taken the day off from working two part-time jobs, at Publix and at a burger joint. — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

This is done when a significant portion of a Great Dane’s floppy ear flaps (the pinnae) is cut away. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026