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Flaccid

adjective
/ˈflæs.ɪd/

Meaning

soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
soft, limp, or lacking firmness

Example Sentences

The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.

The fruit was overripe and flaccid.

Synonyms

limp, drooping, wilted, soft, weak
Entry 1
limp, drooping, wilted, soft
Entry 2
limp, soft, drooping, weak

Antonyms

firm, rigid, erect, taut, stiff
Entry 1
firm, rigid, erect, taut
Entry 2
firm, stiff, rigid

Collocations

flaccid leaves, flaccid muscle, flaccid skin, flaccid tissue, flaccid fruit, flaccid muscles
Entry 1
flaccid leaves, flaccid muscle, flaccid skin
Entry 2
flaccid tissue, flaccid fruit, flaccid muscles

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causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Not making sense or lacking clear reasoning.
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

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