loose-jointed
adjective
loose-joint·ed ˈlüs-ˈjȯin-təd 
1
: having joints apparently not closely articulated
2
: characterized by unusually free movements
loose-jointedness noun
Word History
First Known Use
1859, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Medical Definition
loose-jointed
adjective
loose-joint·ed ˈlüs-ˈjȯin-təd
1
: having or marked by one or more joints with an increased range of motion
an unstable, loose-jointed shoulder
2
: moving or able to move and bend in a free and relaxed way : very flexible
a loose-jointed athlete
loose-jointed
adjective
as in acrobatic
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- acrobatic
- limber
- pliant
- graceful
- spry
- lithesome
- agile
- supple
- pliable
- nimble
- lithe
- gracile
- flexible
- lissome
- light-footed
- lissom
- dexterous
- feline
- lightsome
- adroit
- deft
- athletic
- dextrous
- light-foot
- light-fingered
- balletic
- featly
- fleet-footed
- light
- sure-footed
- coordinated
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ungainly
- clumsy
- gawky
- lumbering
- awkward
- ungraceful
- graceless
- uncoordinated
- rigid
- stiff
- klutzy
- inflexible
- inept
- maladroit
- bungling
- sweater girl
- sweater man
- sweater-vest
- sweaterdress
- sweaterdresses
- sweatered
- sweaters
- sweatful
- sweathouse
- sweatier
- sweatiest
- sweatily
- sweatiness
- sweatinesses
- sweating
- sweating blood
- sweating house
- sweating iron
- sweating off
- sweating out
- sweating over
- sweating plant
- sweating system
- sweatings
- sweatless