"limply" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more limply [comparative], most limply [superlative]
Etymology: limp + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|limp|ly}} limp + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} limply (comparative more limply, superlative most limply)
  1. In a limp manner, without support or resistance. Translations (Translations): bezwładnie (Polish)

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