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adjective

ˈpal-zē How to pronounce palsy (audio)
Definition of palsynext
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest the salesman changed his palsy attitude when he realized that I wasn't buying

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palsy

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noun

ˈpȯl-zē How to pronounce palsy (audio)
as in paralysis
complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body palsy can sometimes be caused by a brain injury

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Recent Examples of palsy
Adjective
His health had been in decline for years due to progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disorder. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 As researchers work toward more accurate diagnoses and treatment, patients can have more hope to alleviate the devastating consequences of progressive supranuclear palsy. — Jose Abisambra, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Since receiving her diagnosis, Weedman’s Bell’s palsy has been written into her characters on Hacks, Abbot Elementary and Sirens. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 Jackson died in February at the age of 84 following a battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a condition similar to Parkinson's disease. — CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for palsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palsy
  1. warm
  2. paralysis
  3. friendly
  4. gracious
  5. merry
Adjective
  • Outside the window warm air moved the leaves on the branches while around her, phones rang, and men and women answered Helios Accounting, Entertainment’s Finest.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In the gleaming lobby, the brand’s signature scent—a warm and woody fragrance reminiscent of two of my favorites, Comme des Garçons’ Wonderwood and Odin New York’s 07 Tanoke—greeted me.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
Noun
  • But groups like the Hollywood labor guilds are celebrating the settlement news, as the staring contest between Ellison and the AGs caused paralysis in development and spending seemingly across the board at both companies.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to helping viewers deal with decision paralysis, always-on channels could also help streaming services ensure that user engagement stays high.
    — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of paralysis
Adjective
  • The friendly service, comfortable rooms and downtown location give it wide appeal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Love, at 85 years old, is the sole member of the original Beach Boys lineup who still tours under that name, performing all their classic, SPF-friendly hits with younger instrumentalists.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • Many accommodations here have private patios, adding to the feeling of staying in a gracious island home rather than a conventional hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Stay at the gracious Hatchery House Bed-and-Breakfast in Weston.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • This is a place where adults make the pilgrimage to the legendary Pinto Ron and Pizza Pete tailgate spot in the Hammer Lot where Pinto Ron's team of merry pranksters pour shots of liquor into a bowling ball finger hole.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The hotel itself is staffed by a small but merry cadre of Lost Boys whose endearing mix of irreverence and can-doism gives the hotel its cool, devil-may-care personality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of merry

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“Palsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palsy. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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