Meaning
flabby, flaccid
- lacking firmness, tone, or elasticity; limp
In a sentence
Dopo mesi senza allenamento, sentiva le braccia flaccide.
After months without working out, he felt his arms were flabby.
La pelle era diventata flaccida a causa del forte dimagrimento.
Her skin had become loose due to the severe weight loss.
Queste foglie sono flaccide perché manca l'acqua.
These leaves are limp because they lack water.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| flaccido | masculine · singular |
| flaccida | feminine · singular |
| flaccidi | masculine · plural |
| flaccide | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used of skin, muscles, or flesh lacking tone.