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supple
[ suhp-uhl ]
adjective
- bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible:
a supple bough.
- characterized by ease in bending; limber; lithe:
supple movements.
- characterized by ease, responsiveness, and adaptability in mental action.
- compliant or yielding.
- obsequious; servile.
verb (used with or without object)
- to make or become supple.
supple
/ ˈsʌpəl /
adjective
- bending easily without damage
- capable of or showing easy or graceful movement; lithe
- mentally flexible; responding readily
- disposed to agree, sometimes to the point of servility
verb
- rare.to make or become supple
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Derived Forms
- ˈsuppleness, noun
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Other Words From
- supple·ness noun
- un·supple adjective
- un·supple·ness noun
- un·supp·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of supple1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of supple1
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Example Sentences
But that wine, a balanced blend of supple fruit, focused acidity and sweet spice, was my wake-up call.
Loose silk pants, cozy ponchos, and supple leggings were all a part of the equation.
There is a diversity of voices within Hamas, some more supple than others.
They are still comparatively supple, and any misplaced pinnæ may be re-arranged without any difficulty.
He did not say good night until she had become supple to his gentle, seductive entreaties.
With a quick and supple movement he was beside her, stretching his length upon the ground in the shadow of the mountain.
I had put my arms about her waist, and I felt her supple body weigh lightly on my clasped hands.
His neck was long, more supple and active, he kept moving his head in an unnatural watchfulness like a wild animal's.
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