Meaning of 'supple'

Find the meaning of the word ‘supple’

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Meaning of ‘supple’

4 definitions found.

supple

adjective

capable of moving or bending freely, specifically referring to persons' bodies

Example: "The contortionist had a supple body."

Synonyms: limber

adjective

(used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable

Example: "a supple mind"

Synonyms: limber

adjective

moving and bending with ease

Synonyms: slender

verb

make pliant and flexible

Example: "These boots are not yet suppled by frequent use"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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