supple

adjective
UK: /ˈsʌpl/
US: /ˈsʌpəl/

  1. Able to bend easily without breaking or cracking

    1. The leather is supple and easy to work with for a craftsman.
    2. Regular stretching keeps your muscles supple and less prone to injury during exercise.

  2. Moving and bending easily and gracefully

    1. A gymnast needs to be supple to perform well during the competition.
    2. The dancer's supple movements captivated the audience during her graceful performance.

  3. Adaptable and easily influenced or changed

    1. A supple mind is necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
    2. The company needs a supple strategy that can adapt to the latest market trends.

Synonyms

flexible yielding lithe pliant adaptable elastic limber
supple verb

  1. To make or become supple

    1. The heat helps to supple the leather before crafting it.
    2. Years of yoga practice helped to supple her spine and improve her posture.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "supple" in English means: Able to bend easily without breaking or cracking, Moving and bending easily and gracefully, Adaptable and easily influenced or changed.

The phonetic transcription of "supple" is /ˈsʌpl/ in British English and /ˈsʌpəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "supple": flexible, yielding, lithe, pliant, adaptable, elastic, limber.

Example usage of "supple": "The leather is supple and easy to work with for a craftsman.". More examples on the page.