Flaccid (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance; "he was too soft for the army"; "flabby around the middle"; "flaccid cheeks".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Soft
• Flabby

Related Words

• Flaccidity (noun)

Meaning ²

Drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness; "a flaccid penis".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The patient's flaccid muscles made it difficult for him to move after the prolonged illness.
• After a few hours without water, the once-crisp lettuce leaves became flaccid and wilted.
• The doctor explained that the flaccid state of the patient's paralyzed limbs was a result of nerve damage.
• The flaccid balloon lay on the floor, its air slowly leaking out after the party was over.
• The athlete's flaccid muscles after the marathon were a testament to the exhausting nature of the event.