B1 — Intermediateadjective
flaccido
flabby, flaccid, saggy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
molleflosciocedenterilassato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tonicosodoasciuttomuscoloso
Usage note
'Flaccido' describes loose, soft flesh that lacks muscle tone. 'Molle' (soft/limp) and 'floscio' are synonyms used colloquially. 'Cedente' (sagging) can describe skin that has lost elasticity.
Example
"Dopo mesi sul divano, si sente flaccido e fuori forma."
"After months on the sofa, he feels flabby and out of shape."
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