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
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
“Primary Trust” moves between Kenneth’s direct address narration and loose-limbed dramatization.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024
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
A tall, loose-limbed woman walked by and struck up a conversation.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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