flaccid

adjective

ˈfla-səd How to pronounce flaccid (audio)
Definition of flaccidnext
as in limp
not stiff in structure the flaccid stalks of celery that had been around for far too long

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Recent Examples of flaccid The city also predictably lost its Voter ID lawsuit after the court rebuked its flaccid charter-city arguments in the face of state election law. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 2 Jan. 2026 Infant botulism can lead to bulbar palsies, hypotonia and a symmetric, descending, flaccid paralysis. — Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025 If left untreated, infants may experience a progressive, flaccid paralysis that can lead to breathing difficulties and require weeks of hospitalization. — James Powel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025 Tasters agreed a meaty fillet was ideal—no wimpy, flaccid bites allowed. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flaccid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaccid
  1. limp
  2. floppy
Adjective
  • The man in the white shirt appears limp as fellow bar patrons walk in to check on him, and the bartender covers her mouth in apparent shock.
    — Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • For a more playful touch, try out your bow-tying skills, which can transform limp ropes into sweet, romantic accents.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of limp
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  • Modeling the look in the floor-length mirror of her hotel room, the mom of one paired the look with a floppy white sunhat, shades, and a pair of cream slippers.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The clothes are body-conscious—with the occasional nod to a floppy tradwife sleeve.
    — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of floppy

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“Flaccid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaccid. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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