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Limber

adj.energetic, capableeveryday

What it means

Able to bend and move freely without stiffness.

Reach for it when describing physical flexibility in a person or body part

A careful warm-up kept the dancers limber between rehearsals.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    loose

    muscles feel free of tension after warming up

    not when Loose can imply poor control or instability.

  • warm

    nimble

    easy, quick movement is the useful quality

    not when Nimble can describe fingers or thinking without broad flexibility.

  • professional

    agile

    quick coordinated movement matters

    not when Agility includes speed and control, not just flexibility.

  • professional

    flexible

    range of motion is the measurable quality

    not when Flexible also describes plans and attitudes, while limber is usually bodily.

  • literary

    lithe

    slender graceful movement suits the image

    not when Lithe describes appearance and movement more than joint mobility.

  • literary

    supple

    smooth, graceful bending is being admired

    not when Supple can sound sensual or refer to materials.

Said against

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  • stiff
  • rigid
  • inflexible

It naturally appears in

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  • stay limber

    Gentle stretches helped the travelers stay limber.

  • keep limber

    Swimmers keep limber with controlled shoulder movements.

  • naturally limber

    The naturally limber child still learned safe technique first.

Where this comes from

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