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limply

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a limp manner, without support or resistance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The flag hung limply in the still air.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

without rigidity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the body was hanging limply from the tree

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English limp Middle English -ly English -ly English limply From limp + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: bezwładnie — Translations