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limply

limply

5 4.4
In a weak, soft way that has no stiffness
  • adverb
  • /ˈlɪmpli/
translation icon : flácidamente
  • More numb than ever, she lay limply while he began to swim.
  • hang limply

But you fucking just just limply leave a fucking sack of, of cocaine back there for the fucking kiddos.

Examples

  • A trolley was standing nearby, and they made their way towards it, Walter hanging limply between them.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • His arms hung limply at his side while Madeira took away his pistol.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • The very next day, I felt it hanging limply on my shoulders.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Simcha had his arm around her, but her arms were hanging limply by her sides.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • Her straight, slate-colored hair fell limply to her shoulders, and her square face was tight with anxiety.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • Electra lowers the gun limply to her side, lets it drop to the carpet.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • One hand rests on the bell cord around his neck, the other hangs limply at his side.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Demirchi sagged limply in Alaric's grasp, and Alaric eased him to the stone floor.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • Joanne sat propped on high pillows, her auburn hair, darkened by grease, falling limply to her shoulders.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Her arms were hanging limply by her sides after the long walk home.

Synonyms

weakly
vslimply
35 1.0

In a way that shows little strength or energy

describes absence of stiffness rather than general low power
loosely
vslimply
20 3.0

In a relaxed way that is not tightly controlled

highlights missing stiffness rather than flexible control
bonelessly
vslimply
1 6.6

Move in a limp way, without strength or firmness

is about lacking stiffness rather than complete absence of shape
slackly
vslimply
1 5.8

In a loose, relaxed way that is not tight

means lack of stiffness rather than mere lack of tension
flaccidly
vslimply
8.0

In a limp, weak way that is not firm

refers to missing firmness without suggesting illness
lankily
vslimply
7.5

In a limp, loose way that hangs down

expresses lack of stiffness without describing thin form
lankly
vslimply
8.2

In a long thin way that hangs limp

is about lack of stiffness, not only long thin appearance
droopingly
vslimply
7.5

In a sad, tired way that makes the head or body hang down

is about lacking firmness rather than only pointing downward
leadenly
vslimply
7.2

In a slow, heavy way that shows little energy

focuses on missing stiffness rather than slowness or heaviness

Antonyms

stiffly
25 4.4

In a way that is not relaxed, often because of pain or to seem formal

How Limp

weakly
35 1.0
limply
5 4.4
firmly
125 1.0

Surface Forms

limply positive

Morphology

limply = limp (transparent) = limp + ly

Regular adverbial formation from the adjective 'limp' using the productive suffix '-ly', yielding the predictable meaning 'in a limp manner'.

Etymology

The word limply comes from limp ('not stiff' or 'weak') plus the adverb ending -ly, so it means 'in a soft, floppy, or weak way'. Picture a flag that hangs limp in no wind and moves 'limply', and that image helps you remember the meaning.