limber

adjective
UK: /ˈlɪmbə/
US: /ˈlɪmbər/

  1. Able to bend easily; flexible.

    1. The dancer is very limber.
    2. Regular stretching helps to keep your muscles limber and prevent injuries.

  2. Able to move quickly and easily.

    1. A cat is a very limber animal.
    2. Years of gymnastics made her body unusually limber, allowing for impressive feats.

Synonyms

flexible supple agile lithe
limber verb

  1. To stretch or exercise to prepare for physical activity or to increase flexibility.

    1. I limber up before I run.
    2. The athletes limber their muscles before the big competition begins.

  2. To make or become flexible or more adaptable.

    1. The company tried to limber its policies.
    2. The new software helped to limber up the previously rigid workflow process.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "limber" in English means: Able to bend easily; flexible., Able to move quickly and easily..

The phonetic transcription of "limber" is /ˈlɪmbə/ in British English and /ˈlɪmbər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "limber": flexible, supple, agile, lithe.

Example usage of "limber": "The dancer is very limber.". More examples on the page.