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Word entry · 6 letters

limply

Best crossword clue

"Without firmness"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPart of speech adverbSorted illmpyStarts with LEnds with Y1 clues
1L2I3M4P5L6Y

Definitions

  1. In a weak, loose, or drooping way.

Word origin

From limp + -ly.

Used in a sentence

  • The flag hung limply in the still air.
  • Ah, but someone was raising her, so they were going to lay her on the trestles, and she not dead. She opened her eyes, took a deep breath, then limply and contritely placed both arms round Andrew's neck.
  • He went on kissing her with unflagging industry, while she remained limply in his arms, in a species of satisfied trance.

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