Elastic and Flimsy

Elastic

Elastic adjective - Able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted.

Flimsy and elastic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flimsy" instead an adjective "Elastic".

Nearby Words: elasticity, elasticated

Flimsy

Flimsy adjective - Being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance.

Elastic and flimsy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Elastic" instead an adjective "Flimsy".

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