be limp

Frequency: 7.08.0 per million words

To be in a state of lacking stiffness or firmness.

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Examples (10)

  • After the intense workout, his body was limp with fatigue.
  • The lettuce in the fridge is now limp because it wasn't stored properly.
  • Her wrist was completely limp after the sudden fall.
  • Without enough starch, the collar will always be limp.
  • His handshake was disappointingly limp, lacking confidence.
  • The freshly washed clothes were still limp from the water.
  • If you leave the plant in direct sun, its leaves will be limp by afternoon.
  • The exhausted runner's arm was limp at his side.
  • Due to the lack of air, the balloon was completely limp.
  • The overcooked noodles were soft and limp.