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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
  • This was classic Griezmann, timing his run in the box before scoring on an acrobatic sliding volley.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Eight acrobatic dancers in colorful outfits descended from the top of City Hall on ropes and performed a dance number using the side of the Art Deco landmark as its stage.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 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
  • The world went in, and pliant, playful interpretations flowed out.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Fernández’s theory is that Mark must have told the women the code to his safe in his pliant stupor.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pliant
Adjective
  • Urbanie Lucero’s choreography and movement direction maintain the production’s graceful poise.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • From curved pulls to squiggly handles, and even a style finished off with a metal tassel, these operate as graceful accessories to enhance old and new furnishings.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of graceful
Adjective
  • That seems to be his ideology at the moment, but in addition to that, many of these right-wing governments tend to be more pliable.
    — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Although my pole reaches the branches, the wire at the end is too pliable and the branches too strong to be hooked and pulled down.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pliable
Adjective
  • The shampoo gently dissolves daily build-up, filling in cracks of damage to leave hair healthy, soft and supple while the rich, luxurious conditioner helps bring damaged hair back to life.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Sharp and polished, their supple texture adds depth to fall ready ensembles.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of supple
Adjective
  • Swapping bulky eyes for agile whiskers makes autonomous search-and-rescue bots smaller, lighter, and smarter.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Volkswagen To make a comparatively heavy EV handle more like an agile hot hatch, VW has deployed electronic differential locks and adaptive dampers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of agile
Adjective
  • Supporting and empowering women leaders is also about creating workplaces that are understanding, flexible and aware of the many responsibilities that women balance across their professional and personal lives, Cole stressed.
    — WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Plastic is one of humanity’s most useful, flexible, and inexpensive inventions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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