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Meaning of limply
The primary meaning of the word "limply" is in a weak or feeble manner.
Etymology of limply
The word "limply" is derived from the adjective "limp", which originated from the Old English word "limp" or "lemp", and the adverbial suffix "-ly", which forms an adverb from an adjective.
Historically, the word "limp" has been used to describe something that is weak, feeble, or lacking in strength, and the adverb "limply" has been used to describe the manner in which something is done.
Synonyms
Definitions
- In a weak or feeble manner, lacking strength or energy
- * In a relaxed or loose manner, without tension or stiffness
Usage Examples
- The athlete ran limply across the finish line, exhausted from the intense training.
- * The flowers hung limply from the stem, wilted from the lack of water.
- * The patient moved limply, still recovering from the surgery.
Antonyms
strongly
firmly
tightly
vigorously
energetically
dynamically
robustly
powerfully
forcefully
intensely
fiercely
wildly
fiercely
boldly
confidently
bravely
courageously
stalwartly
resolutely
unwaveringly
unflinchingly