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Flaccid Meaning in English

word

ˈfɫækɪd/, /ˈfɫæksɪd
FLAK-id or FLAKS-id
flˈæsɪd
FLAS-id

التعريف

Soft and lacking firmness or stiffness; not firm, tight, or strong. Often describes muscles, body parts, or objects that are limp.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly formal or medical; common with 'muscles', 'skin', or objects ('flaccid balloon'). Not usually used for people directly. Don't confuse with 'fragile' (easily broken) or 'soft' (gentle to touch). Avoid in casual conversation unless describing health or science.

جمل نموذجية

The doctor said his arm muscles are flaccid after the accident.

basic

The balloon became flaccid when the air went out.

basic

Leaves become flaccid without enough water.

basic

After lying in bed for weeks, his legs felt completely flaccid.

natural

The old rope had grown flaccid and was no longer safe to use.

natural

He tried to lift the flag, but it just hung there, looking all flaccid in the wind.

natural