limply
/ˈlɪmpli/
adverb
- In a way that is soft, loose, and lacking firmness or stiffness.
- The wet towel draped limply over the chair.
- She let her arm fall limply to her side after the injection.
- The flag hung limply from the pole on the windless day.
- Without energy, strength, or enthusiasm.
- He shook my hand limply, barely gripping it.
- The audience applauded limply after the boring speech.
- She limply accepted the criticism, too tired to argue.
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