Meaning & use
flaccid
Soft and limp, lacking firmness or muscle tone.
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The plant's leaves went flaccid after days without water.
Critics called the sequel's plot flaccid compared to the tension of the original film.
A note on using this word
Used both literally, for physical softness, and figuratively, for something lacking energy or strength, such as an argument.
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