limp
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in a way that is soft, floppy, or not rigid
- Her scarf hung limply around her neck in the humid air.
- The wilted flowers drooped limply in the vase.
- The curtain swayed limply in the light breeze.
- His tie fell limply over his chest after the long meeting.
- The old flag fluttered limply from the pole, worn by years of weather.
2
in a manner that shows a lack of strength, energy, or firmness
- He dropped limply onto the sofa after a long day.
- The injured dog lay limply on the floor, barely able to move.
- She reached out limply to shake his hand, feeling weak.
- After the exhausting race, he raised his arms limply in surrender.
- The soldier slumped limply against the wall, drained from battle.
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