How Do You Spell FLABBILY?

Pronunciation: [flˈabɪlɪ] (IPA)

Flabbily is spelled with three syllables: /flæ̆bɪli/. The first syllable, "flab," is pronounced with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." The second and third syllables both have the schwa sound, like in "about." The "b" and "l" sounds in "flabbily" are pronounced separately, with a slight pause between them. This word describes something that is saggy or lacking firmness. It is important to spell this word correctly to ensure clear communication in writing.

FLABBILY Meaning and Definition

1. The adverb "flabbily" refers to a manner characterized by flabbiness, which is the state of being soft, loose, or lacking firmness. It is commonly used to describe the physical appearance or texture of something or someone. When applied to an individual, it typically describes a person who lacks muscle tone or has excess body fat resulting in a soft and untoned appearance. However, when referring to an object, it can denote a lack of rigidity or firmness.

   In a figurative sense, "flabbily" can also describe actions or behaviors that lack strength, determination, or precision. It suggests a lack of firmness or resolve in carrying out a task or making decisions, often resulting in a weak or ineffective outcome. For instance, someone who speaks flabbily may lack conviction or confidence in what they are saying, making their arguments seem weak or unconvincing.

   Overall, "flabbily" is a versatile term that primarily refers to physical elasticity and softness, but can also encompass actions or behaviors lacking strength and determination. It often carries a negative connotation, indicating a level of imperfection, weakness, or ineffectiveness.

Common Misspellings for FLABBILY

• flamily
• flebbily
• flabbile
• Flabble
• flabilly
• flaxily

Etymology of FLABBILY

The word flabbily is derived from the adjective flabby which dates back to the early 18th century. Flabby comes from the Old Norse word flabb which means soft, hanging. The suffix -ly is added to form the adverb flabbily, meaning in a flabby manner or in a manner that lacks firmness or tone.

Similar spelling words for FLABBILY

• flail,
• FLUPOL,
• volleyball,
• Fallibly,
• flyblew,
• Flyblow,
• Foilable,
• foul ball,
• valuable,
• flyball,
• Flabile,
• foul play,
• fallibl,
• VOLPL,
• foulplay,
• filippelli,
• Fellable,
• fallible,
• feelable,
• FLBIL,
• flipple,
• fillable,
• flowable,
• fallable,
• followable,
• vellupillai,
• Volubile,
• flybill,
• voluble,
• velupillai,
• violable,
• volubil,
• FLPWL,
• Follable,
• foolable,
• falbala,
• flabella,
• in-valuable,
• filippello,
• floppily,
• volable,
• voleibol,
• valable,
• flabiol,
• volubly,
• in-fallibly,
• Valuably,
• violably,
• in-fallible,
• fileable,
• Flabel,
• PHLpL,
• falabella,
• most-valuable,
• phyllobolia,
• in-violable,
• flyable.