supple
/ˈsʌpl/
flexible
📚 Meanings
- 1.
(Of a body or object) flexible, pliable, easily bent or twisted without breaking and returning to its original shape.
"Her supple fingers effortlessly played the complex melody."
- 2.
(Of a mind or character) adaptable, flexible, able to adjust readily to new conditions or ideas.
"A supple mind is essential for adapting to a rapidly changing world."
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The gymnast's body was incredibly supple, allowing her to perform difficult poses.
The gymnast's body was incredibly supple, allowing her to perform difficult poses.
He preferred working with supple leather that was easy to mold into various shapes.
He preferred working with supple leather that was easy to mold into various shapes.
To truly innovate, one must cultivate a supple mind, open to all possibilities.
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How do you pronounce supple?
supple is pronounced [/ˈsʌpl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does supple mean?
supple means "flexible". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is supple?
supple is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The gymnast's body was incredibly supple, allowing her to perform difficult poses." — used to mean "flexible".
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