flaccid

/ˈflækɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking firmness or tone; soft and limp.

“The flaccid skin on his face made him look older than he was.”

2. noun

A part of a plant, especially a leaf or a branch, that is soft and limp because it has lost its turgor pressure.

“The gardener noticed that the flaccid leaves of the plant needed more water.”

Synonyms

  • limp
  • sluggish
  • soft
  • weak

Antonyms

  • firm
  • stiff
  • turgid