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   sup·ple

   /ˈsəp(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible: "her supple fingers" Similar lithelimbernimblelissomflexibleloose-limbedloose-jointedagileacrobaticfitdeftwillowygracefulelegantpliantpliableflexiblesoftbendableworkablemalleablestretchystretchableelasticspringyyieldingrubberyplasticresilientOpposite stiffunfitrigidinflexible
   • ▪ not stiff or hard; easily manipulated: "this body oil leaves your skin feeling deliciously supple"

   verb

   • 1. make more flexible.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French souple, from Latin supplex, supplic- ‘submissive’, from sub- ‘under’ + placere ‘propitiate’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. supplely adverb
   • 2. suppleness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › suppleSupple Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : compliant often to the point of obsequiousness. b. : readily adaptable or responsive to new situations. 2. a. : capable of being bent or folded without creases, cracks, or breaks : pliant. supple leather. b. : able to perform bending or twisting movements with ease : limber. supple legs of a dancer. c.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUPPLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SUPPLE definition: 1. bending or able to be bent easily; not stiff: 2. able to change quickly and successfully to…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › suppleSupple - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something or someone that is supple bends and moves easily, like a contortionist at a circus sideshow. If you can wrap your legs around your neck, you most likely have a supple body. Supple is often used as an adjective describing a body — such as a dancer’s; a fabric — such as soft leather; or a sound — such as an accomplished singer ...

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › suppleSUPPLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Supple definition: bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible. See examples of SUPPLE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUPPLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 meanings: 1. bending easily without damage 2. capable of or showing easy or graceful movement; lithe 3. mentally flexible;.... Click for more definitions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUPPLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Supple means bending or able to be bent easily, or able to change quickly and successfully to suit different situations. Learn how to use this adjective with examples and translations in various languages.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › suppleSupple - definition of supple by The Free Dictionary

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   Supple means readily bent, folded, or manipulated; pliant, or moving and bending with agility; limber. Find out more about the word's origin, usage, and translations in different languages.