Slackened

Pronunciation: /ˈslækənd/

Slackened (adj)

  1. Not as tight or firm as before; looser and easier to move or bend.
  2. Moving or happening more slowly than before; with less speed or force.
  3. Having less strength or intensity; pressure, effort, or activity becomes weaker.

Slackened (adjective)

Examples

  • The rope slackened, so the load shifted gently.
  • Her grip slackened, and the tool slipped from her hand.