loose-jointed

adjective

Definition of loose-jointednext
as in acrobatic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loose-jointed
  1. acrobatic
  2. limber
  3. pliant
  4. graceful
  5. pliable
  6. supple
  7. agile
  8. flexible
Adjective
  • Laguna Beach has the acrobatic Brady Stringham back at receiver.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Once the darling of the NBA, the next heartthrob to splash on posters and commercials, the acrobatic point guard concedes he is viewed negatively.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of acrobatic
Adjective
  • Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.
    — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
  • For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.
    — Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022
Definition of limber
Adjective
  • In many ways, Trump is at the height of his power, surrounded by pliant leaders and able to count on a cohesive group of followers.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
  • The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
    — U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Definition of pliant
Adjective
  • Roman designer Ludovica Malagò, who cofounded Studio Malià with Gaia Rebecchini, demonstrates one graceful way to do so in this recent project.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2026
  • Liu dazzled audiences with her graceful moves and flawless tricks on the ice.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • Dock with each other Flexible electronics involves building circuits on pliable materials for devices to bend and stretch without breaking.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Instead, the vertebrae remain in a more soft, pliable cartilage stage.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of pliable
Adjective
  • Made from 100% supple, chrome-free leather, this bag can go across your body, around your shoulder, or in your hands.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026
  • Crafted from supple Italian leather, these platform sandals offer height without sacrificing comfort.
    — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of supple
Adjective
  • Toned, agile muscles protect bones that become fragile with age, helping to combat osteoporosis as well.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 July 2026
  • But the new Bürstner Habiton X gives you an agile Sprinter 144 on the trail and your own personal longitudinal bed at camp.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of agile
Adjective
  • Companies should offer paid leave and flexible arrangements so new mothers aren't penalized at the exact moment their responsibilities increase.
    — Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • It’s made with flexible material that lets kids wiggle into a comfortable position.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of flexible
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“Loose-jointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loose-jointed. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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