Meaning of the word supple in English

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supple

US /ˈsʌp.əl/

UK /ˈsʌp.əl/

bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

Example:

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Her body was supple from years of yoga practice.

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The leather was supple and soft to the touch.

Synonym:

flexible pliant lithe elastic limber

Synonym:

stiff rigid inflexible

readily adaptable or responsive to new situations or ideas

Example:

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A good leader needs to have a supple mind.

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The company's policies are supple enough to adapt to market changes.

Synonym:

adaptable versatile malleable responsive pliable

Synonym:

inflexible rigid unyielding

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