limberly

In bendable fashion

In a limber or flexible manner, with ease of movement: She stretched limberly before the race.

The word describes physical suppleness—how a gymnast bends or a cat moves.

Occasionally used figuratively for mental flexibility: He limberly adapted to changing circumstances.

movement

supplely

In a flexible manner

smoothly · deftly · lightly · gently · nimbly · agilely · easily · spryly · sinuously · sleekly

athletics

acrobatically

In a nimble, athletic manner

nimbly · spryly · sprightly · energetically · actively · vigorously · dynamically · bouncily · lithe · agilely

flexibility

pliably

In flexible manner

adaptably · supplely · loosely · compliantly

dance

balletically

With dancerly elegance

rhythmically · expressively · artfully · choreographically · poised · willowy · sylphlike · ethereally · airily · delicately

Opposites
physical flexibility and ease of movement

limberlystiffly

In inflexible manner

rigidly · inflexibly · woodenly · awkwardly · tensely

fluidity and grace of motion

limberlystiffly

In inflexible manner

jerkily · haltingly · choppily · rigidly · mechanically

Phrases
Family

limber, limbered, limbers, limbering, limberness, unlimber, unlimbered

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G