What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
saggy
Example
The old couch had saggy cushions that needed to be replaced. [saggy: adjective]
Example
Her pants were so saggy that she had to keep pulling them up. [saggy: adjective]
limp
Example
The plant was limp and wilted from lack of water. [limp: adjective]
Example
Her hair looked limp and lifeless after being in a ponytail all day. [limp: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Saggy and limp are both common words that are used in everyday language, but saggy is more commonly used to describe body parts or clothing, while limp is more commonly used to describe hair or objects that lack stiffness.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between saggy and limp?
Both saggy and limp are informal words that are used in casual conversation. However, saggy may be considered slightly more formal due to its use in medical or scientific contexts to describe body parts or tissues that have lost their tone or elasticity.
