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adjective

ˈpal-zē How to pronounce palsy (audio)
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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest the salesman changed his palsy attitude when he realized that I wasn't buying

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palsy

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noun

ˈpȯl-zē How to pronounce palsy (audio)
as in paralysis
complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body palsy can sometimes be caused by a brain injury

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Recent Examples of palsy
Adjective
Like 50 Cent before him, Conway the Machine has an origin story worthy of a gangsta rap superhero: a 2012 shooting that left him with Bell’s palsy, facial paralysis, a slur and a new sense of purpose. — Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2023 But those who develop symptoms such as facial palsy, swollen joints, or arthritis as a result of longer term infections may produce enough immunity to protect to some extent against additional infections. — Alice Park, Time, 15 Aug. 2023
Noun
Some of the common causes of face tingling are certain medications, allergies, anxiety, migraines, nerve damage, Bell’s palsy, shingles, multiple sclerosis, stroke, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia. — Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024 Wexton is battling progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP, which has affected her voice and range of movement. — Alexandra Banner, CNN, 26 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for palsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palsy
  1. warm
  2. paralysis
  3. friendly
  4. gracious
  5. merry
  6. affectionate
Adjective
  • However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.
    — Jonathan O’Callaghan, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of warm
Noun
  • One is a neurotoxic cocktail that can cause paralysis, and the other is a hemotoxic blend that destroys tissue and blood vessels.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Researchers have developed a new method for intercepting neural signals from the brain of a person with paralysis and translating them into audible speech—all in near real-time.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of paralysis
Adjective
  • Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.
    — Terence Moore, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.
    — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • The press conference had a very gracious tone on the U.S. relationship.
    — Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.
    — Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • Personal differences, school commitments, and career opportunities threaten to permanently break up the merry band of role-players.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Afterwards, the trap would have released the insect, to go on their merry way.
    — Michael Irving, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of merry
Adjective
  • Tie Waist Dress Meghan Markle has been giving us a glimpse into her life lately on Instagram, and in an affectionate Valentine’s Day tribute to husband Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex wore another practical dress style: a tie waist.
    — Nicol Natale, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Large crowds gather at the Front Wave Stadium in Oceanside where thousands watch the Los Angeles Clippers G team play basketball while youth basketball leagues fill gymnasiums with multicultural teams of youngsters and their cheering, affectionate parents.
    — Mary Wolshok, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of affectionate

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