adj

limber

LIHM-buh

Limber (adj) means Flexible and able to bend or move easily. Example: “Years of yoga have kept her remarkably limber.”

adj

Flexible and able to bend or move easily.

"Years of yoga have kept her remarkably limber."

verb

To stretch or warm up muscles in preparation for exercise (usually "limber up").

"The runners limbered up before the race."

How to use limber

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPhysically flexible, or the act of stretching out before activity.

Common pairings

limber up stay limber

limberer comparative, limbered past tense, limbered past tense, limbers plural, limbers singular, limbers singular, limberest superlative

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Years of yoga have kept her remarkably _____.

Origin uncertain — possibly related to limb or limp, formed with the -er ending as in slipper or clever.

limber up

unlimber

stiff unlimber

timber Kimber climber

What does “limber” mean?

The word “limber” means flexible and able to bend or move easily. In plain terms, physically flexible, or the act of stretching out before activity.

How do you pronounce “limber”?

“Limber” is pronounced LIHM-buh (/ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “limber” in a sentence?

Here is “limber” used in a sentence: “Years of yoga have kept her remarkably limber.”

What is the opposite of “limber”?

The opposite of “limber” — its antonyms — is unlimber.

What part of speech is “limber”?

Depending on how it is used, “limber” can be an adjective and a verb.

How many meanings does “limber” have?

“Limber” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: flexible and able to bend or move easily.

stiff unlimber