flexile
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- flexility noun
Etymology
Origin of flexile
First recorded in 1625–35, flexile is from the Latin word flexilis pliant, pliable. See flex 1, -ile
Example Sentences
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The members of the genus fall naturally into three general groups:— First—The Globe Tulips, which have flexile stems, sub-globose, nodding flowers, and nodding capsules.
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But chief at sea, whose every flexile wave Obeys the blast, the aerial tumult swells.
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But Claire's figure was of such supple and flexile slenderness that the weight and volume of this apparel made her light step and airy contour win a new charm and a new vivacity.
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The purple clematis, twisting its flexile branches with those of the pale woodbine, formed a sweet and fragrant canopy to the arched bower, while the flowery tendrils hung down on all sides.
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Bounds on the arch-buffoon, with flexile face, With bagman smartness and batrachian grace.
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