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flaccid

[ˈflæksɪd]

flaccid Definition

  • 1soft, loose, and hanging limply
  • 2lacking force or effectiveness

Using flaccid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flaccid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The flowers were flaccid due to lack of water.

  • Example

    He had a flaccid grip on the handlebars.

  • Example

    The team's flaccid performance resulted in a loss.

  • Example

    The speech was flaccid and failed to inspire the audience.

flaccid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flaccid

Antonyms for flaccid

Phrases with flaccid

  • a condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of muscles due to nerve damage

    Example

    Polio is a disease that can cause flaccid paralysis.

  • a person who lacks self-confidence or assertiveness

    Example

    He has a flaccid ego and always seeks approval from others.

  • flaccid penis

    a penis that is soft and not erect

    Example

    A flaccid penis is a normal state when a man is not sexually aroused.

Origins of flaccid

from Latin 'flaccidus', meaning 'flabby'

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Summary: flaccid in Brief

The term 'flaccid' [ˈflæksɪd] describes something that is soft, loose, and hanging limply, such as flowers or a weak grip. It can also refer to lacking force or effectiveness, as in a flaccid performance or speech. The phrase 'flaccid paralysis' denotes a medical condition characterized by muscle weakness or paralysis due to nerve damage.