flaccid
2 synonyms and 6 antonyms for flaccid, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Soft and limp; lacking firmness.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Soft and limp; lacking firmness.
“The plant's leaves turned flaccid without water.”
Opposites
2. adj
Lacking energy, force, or conviction.
“The flaccid economy of the 1970s rendered Americans even more hostile toward liberal welfare policies.”
Opposites
How to use flaccid
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flaccid muscle
flaccid response
Etymology
From Latin flaccidus, "drooping, limp," related to flaccus, "flabby."
Full origin of flaccid →Frequently asked questions
What does “flaccid” mean?
The word “flaccid” means soft and limp; lacking firmness. In plain terms, limp and lacking firmness or strength — physically, or figuratively (a weak plan, argument, etc).
How do you pronounce “flaccid”?
“Flaccid” is pronounced FLA-sihd (/ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “flaccid” in a sentence?
Here is “flaccid” used in a sentence: “The plant's leaves turned flaccid without water.”
What part of speech is “flaccid”?
“Flaccid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “flaccid” come from?
The word “flaccid” comes from Latin. From Latin flaccidus, "drooping, limp," related to flaccus, "flabby.".
How many meanings does “flaccid” have?
“Flaccid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: soft and limp; lacking firmness.
Related words
flaccidly
