Discussion:
Antonym for Limp
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Bill Davy
2024-07-31 08:05:45 UTC
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I wanted to say it is best to pick beet spinach leaves in the morning
while they are still stiff, but I do not like the word stiff in this
context. Later in the day, at these temperatures, the leaves become a
bit limp.

Is there a better word? I have looked at antonyms for limp and flaccid
but nothing seemed to hit the spot. Crisp is good for lettuce, but I
feel that applies to something eaten raw (radish, lettuce, apple, etc).
Synonyms for crisp did not help.

Not a big deal, but I feel sure English has the mot juste.
Nick Maclaren
2024-07-31 08:17:58 UTC
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Post by Bill Davy
I wanted to say it is best to pick beet spinach leaves in the morning
while they are still stiff, but I do not like the word stiff in this
context. Later in the day, at these temperatures, the leaves become a
bit limp.
Is there a better word? I have looked at antonyms for limp and flaccid
but nothing seemed to hit the spot. Crisp is good for lettuce, but I
feel that applies to something eaten raw (radish, lettuce, apple, etc).
Synonyms for crisp did not help.
Not a big deal, but I feel sure English has the mot juste.
Turgid.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.
The Natural Philosopher
2024-07-31 08:38:45 UTC
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Post by Nick Maclaren
Post by Bill Davy
I wanted to say it is best to pick beet spinach leaves in the morning
while they are still stiff, but I do not like the word stiff in this
context. Later in the day, at these temperatures, the leaves become a
bit limp.
Is there a better word? I have looked at antonyms for limp and flaccid
but nothing seemed to hit the spot. Crisp is good for lettuce, but I
feel that applies to something eaten raw (radish, lettuce, apple, etc).
Synonyms for crisp did not help.
Not a big deal, but I feel sure English has the mot juste.
Turgid.
No. that refers to over-hydrated or swollen.
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EllisMorgan
2024-08-01 06:29:28 UTC
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Post by The Natural Philosopher
Post by Nick Maclaren
Post by Bill Davy
I wanted to say it is best to pick beet spinach leaves in the morning
while they are still stiff, but I do not like the word stiff in this
context.  Later in the day, at these temperatures, the leaves become a
bit limp.
Is there a better word?  I have looked at antonyms for limp and flaccid
but nothing seemed to hit the spot.  Crisp is good for lettuce, but I
feel that applies to something eaten raw (radish, lettuce, apple, etc).
Synonyms for crisp did not help.
Not a big deal, but I feel sure English has the mot juste.
Turgid.
No. that refers to over-hydrated or swollen.
crisp is better than stiff?
The Natural Philosopher
2024-07-31 08:35:35 UTC
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Post by Bill Davy
I wanted to say it is best to pick beet spinach leaves in the morning
while they are still stiff, but I do not like the word stiff in this
context.  Later in the day, at these temperatures, the leaves become a
bit limp.
Is there a better word?  I have looked at antonyms for limp and flaccid
but nothing seemed to hit the spot.  Crisp is good for lettuce, but I
feel that applies to something eaten raw (radish, lettuce, apple, etc).
Synonyms for crisp did not help.
I was thinking 'erectile'
Post by Bill Davy
Not a big deal, but I feel sure English has the mot juste.
Hydrated?
Vital?
Hale?
Spry?
Sprightly?
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David
2024-07-31 12:47:57 UTC
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Post by Bill Davy
I wanted to say it is best to pick beet spinach leaves in the morning
while they are still stiff, but I do not like the word stiff in this
context. Later in the day, at these temperatures, the leaves become a
bit limp.
Is there a better word? I have looked at antonyms for limp and flaccid
but nothing seemed to hit the spot. Crisp is good for lettuce, but I
feel that applies to something eaten raw (radish, lettuce, apple, etc).
Synonyms for crisp did not help.
Not a big deal, but I feel sure English has the mot juste.
Firmly erect and standing proud?

As opposed to soft and sagging?

Cheers



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David
2024-07-31 12:49:11 UTC
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Post by Bill Davy
I wanted to say it is best to pick beet spinach leaves in the morning
while they are still stiff, but I do not like the word stiff in this
context. Later in the day, at these temperatures, the leaves become a
bit limp.
Is there a better word? I have looked at antonyms for limp and flaccid
but nothing seemed to hit the spot. Crisp is good for lettuce, but I
feel that applies to something eaten raw (radish, lettuce, apple, etc).
Synonyms for crisp did not help.
Not a big deal, but I feel sure English has the mot juste.
On a more serious note, fully hydrated vs. partially dehydrated?

Cheers


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Jenny M Benson
2024-07-31 15:16:42 UTC
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Post by Bill Davy
I wanted to say it is best to pick beet spinach leaves in the morning
while they are still stiff, but I do not like the word stiff in this
context.  Later in the day, at these temperatures, the leaves become a
bit limp.
Is there a better word?  I have looked at antonyms for limp and flaccid
but nothing seemed to hit the spot.  Crisp is good for lettuce, but I
feel that applies to something eaten raw (radish, lettuce, apple, etc).
Synonyms for crisp did not help.
Not a big deal, but I feel sure English has the mot juste.
Firm?
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Bill Davy
2024-08-01 06:52:13 UTC
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Post by Bill Davy
I wanted to say it is best to pick beet spinach leaves in the morning
while they are still stiff, but I do not like the word stiff in this
context.  Later in the day, at these temperatures, the leaves become a
bit limp.
Is there a better word?  I have looked at antonyms for limp and flaccid
but nothing seemed to hit the spot.  Crisp is good for lettuce, but I
feel that applies to something eaten raw (radish, lettuce, apple, etc).
Synonyms for crisp did not help.
Not a big deal, but I feel sure English has the mot juste.
Problem solved by overnight rain (bliss). I shall pick it while it is
refreshed.
TimW
2024-08-02 13:39:01 UTC
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Post by Bill Davy
I wanted to say it is best to pick beet spinach leaves in the morning
while they are still stiff, but I do not like the word stiff in this
context.  Later in the day, at these temperatures, the leaves become a
bit limp.
Is there a better word?  I have looked at antonyms for limp and flaccid
but nothing seemed to hit the spot.  Crisp is good for lettuce, but I
feel that applies to something eaten raw (radish, lettuce, apple, etc).
Synonyms for crisp did not help.
Not a big deal, but I feel sure English has the mot juste.
tumescent
The Natural Philosopher
2024-08-02 14:10:25 UTC
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Post by TimW
Post by Bill Davy
I wanted to say it is best to pick beet spinach leaves in the morning
while they are still stiff, but I do not like the word stiff in this
context.  Later in the day, at these temperatures, the leaves become a
bit limp.
Is there a better word?  I have looked at antonyms for limp and
flaccid but nothing seemed to hit the spot.  Crisp is good for
lettuce, but I feel that applies to something eaten raw (radish,
lettuce, apple, etc). Synonyms for crisp did not help.
Not a big deal, but I feel sure English has the mot juste.
tumescent
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The higher up the mountainside
The greener grows the grass.
The higher up the monkey climbs
The more he shows his arse.

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