Definitions and Examples of flabby, weak
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking firmness or tone in muscles; soft and weak.
Example
After months of inactivity, his muscles became flabby and he struggled to lift heavy objects.
Lacking physical strength or energy; not strong or powerful.
Example
She felt weak after the long hike and needed to rest for a while.
Key Differences: flabby vs weak
- 1Flabby describes a lack of firmness or tone in muscles, while weak describes a lack of physical strength or energy.
- 2Flabby is more specific to muscles, while weak can refer to overall physical strength.
- 3Weak can also describe a lack of mental or emotional strength, while flabby cannot.
Effective Usage of flabby, weak
- 1Fitness: Use these antonyms to describe physical fitness levels.
- 2Appearance: Use sinewy to describe a lean and muscular appearance, and flabby to describe a soft and weak appearance.
- 3Metaphors: Use these antonyms in metaphors to describe character traits or situations. For example, 'His argument was sinewy and convincing,' or 'Her leadership was flabby and indecisive.'
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Remember this!
The antonyms flabby and weak convey a lack of strength, firmness, or muscularity. Use these words to describe physical fitness levels, appearance, or in metaphors to describe character traits or situations. Sinewy is the opposite of these antonyms and describes a lean and muscular appearance.
