supple
adjective
bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible.
suppleness
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a word derived from
supple.
Example Sentences
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Whatever the tone of his voice might owe to state-of-the-art recording techniques, the suppleness and clarity of his phrasing are undeniably impressive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
He has gone from what might be described as possessing a somewhat sophisticated vocabulary to one sorely lacking in suppleness.
From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2024
Under the composer’s fingers, the opening chord progression grows with a natural and elegant suppleness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2023
When placing the rolled round in the pie plate, you should feel the suppleness of it on your fingers and keep it from going taut.
From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2022
He reveled in the strength of his legs and the stretch of his back; in the suppleness that let him turn at full speed on a single paw.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
