rather limp

Frequency: 5.51.5 per million words

To be somewhat or fairly limp.

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  • The politician's speech was rather limp, failing to inspire the crowd.
  • After hours of dancing, her hair looked rather limp and lifeless.
  • The argument presented by the defense was rather limp, lacking strong evidence.
  • He gave a rather limp handshake, showing a lack of confidence.
  • Despite his efforts, the soup tasted rather limp, needing more seasoning.
  • The plant became rather limp after a few days without water.
  • Her initial enthusiasm for the project seemed rather limp by the end of the meeting.
  • The team's performance in the second half was rather limp, allowing the opposition to score.
  • She felt rather limp and weak after the long illness.
  • His excuse for being late was rather limp, and no one believed him.