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
  • Hitting her opening standing full twist, Blakely nearly fell off the beam on her acrobatic series but found her rhythm over the course of the routine.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • He’s made a handful of acrobatic catches off deep-ball throws from Young during the first week.
    — Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 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
  • For anyone building toward a finer piece, a moissanite tennis necklace offers a graceful starting point.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The rhyme between her graceful form and the sculpture’s anatomy underscores the clip’s unmistakably erotic frisson.
    — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • Fazio wasn’t offering labor any leverage to make Lamont more generous or pliable.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These materials are intended to squish—thermoplastic rubber and silicone are designed to be soft and pliable but bounce back to their original shape.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pliable
Adjective
  • This small amount is enough to hold everything in place, while keeping the texture supple and creamy, not firm and bouncy.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Eight Saints Firm Intentions Anti-Aging Neck Cream is infused with vitamins, botanicals, and peptides, leaving skin smoother, softer, and more supple.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of supple
Adjective
  • The standard Dynamic Handling Package is the most impressive bit of tech and vital for agile cornering in the tall, heavy SUV.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The agile climbers often spend their time hidden in trees or on rocky ledges, both of which can be found at the zoo.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of agile
Adjective
  • Researchers developed the flexible material from cotton pulp cellulose, turning an abundant renewable material into an electrically conductive hydrogel.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Abu Dhabi is not the Gulf’s biggest energy exporter, but ADNOC has emerged as one of its most flexible — thanks to geography, defense capabilities, and a willingness to take risks.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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