limpness

IPA/ˈlɪmp.nəs/
IPA/ˈlɪmp.nəs/

limpness — noun

1. the state of being soft, weak, and lacking the usual stiffness — used especially

1.名詞B2
釋義

the state of being soft, weak, and lacking the usual stiffness — used especially when objects, materials, or parts of the body no longer hold their original firm shape

例句

The lettuce had lost its crispness, and its limpness made the salad look unappetizing.

uncountable; follows 'its' to describe a quality

The fever left a strange limpness in Anya's arms, making holding a book hard.

limpness + in [body part]

同義詞
  • floppiness

    more informal; often used for hair, ears, or clothing that hangs loosely

  • slackness

    focuses on loose tension rather than softness; common for ropes, sails, or skin

  • softness

    broader term; can describe pleasant textures, while limpness always carries a negative or undesired tone

反義詞
  • firmness

    opposite in the sense of solid resistance to pressure

  • stiffness

    opposite in the sense of rigid structure that holds its shape

  • crispness

    opposite for foods or fabrics; implies fresh, sharp, and lively

文法句型

uncountable; often modified by an adjective

用法筆記

Uncountable noun — it has no plural form. Often appears with an adjective describing the cause or degree (e.g., strange, permanent, unusual).

常見錯誤

❌The fabric has a limpness feel.
✅The fabric feels limp.
💡limpness is a noun; use the adjective limp after a linking verb instead.