loose-limbed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of loose-limbed
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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It’s mostly a loose-limbed jam that allows each musician to take compelling solos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
The graying, slightly boring Reed was a loose-limbed version of himself: the ultimate wife guy with the ultimate wife.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025
Quan carries off the multiple full-scale, acrobatic fight scenes with spry, loose-limbed ease, even though onscreen, Marvin progressively collects wounds as casually as if they’re Pokemon.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025
As G. Dep, Coleman had hits with “Special Delivery” and “Let’s Get It” and helped popularize a loose-limbed dance called the Harlem shake in the early 2000s.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2023
The man’s back was to her, but he stood in a sort of loose-limbed way, his feet splayed out, his arms swinging at his sides.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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