Definition of supple - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
flexible adaptablebending or changing shape easily and gracefully
- The supple branch bent without breaking.
2.
compliantRare yielding to the will of othersRare
- He was known for his supple nature in negotiations.
Verb
1.
flexibilityRare make something flexible or pliantRare
- The trainer helped to supple the athlete's muscles.
2.
obedienceRare make someone compliant or obedientRare
- The leader tried to supple his followers to his will.
Origin of supple
Latin, supplex (bending under) + -le (adjective suffix)
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Examples of supple in a sentence
She chose a supple fabric that moved with her body. Her supple attitude made her a great team player. The supple employee adapted to every change. Yoga can supple the body's joints effectively. Regular stretching helps to supple tight muscles. He used persuasion to supple the team into agreement.
The regime sought to supple the citizens through propaganda.
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- French:souple, assouplir, ...
- German:geschmeidig, geschmeidig machen, ...
- Italian:flessibile, rendere flessibile, ...
- Spanish:flexible, flexibilizar, ...
- Portuguese:flexível, flexibilizar, ...
- Chinese:柔韧的, 使柔韧, ...
- Japanese:しなやかな, 柔らかくする, ...
- Arabic:لَيِّن, لَيَّنَ, ...
- Hebrew:גָּמִישׁ, לְרַכֵּךְ, ...
- Russian:гибкий, сделать гибким, ...
- Ukrainian:гнучкий, робити гнучким, ...
- Hindi:लचीला, लचीला बनाना, ...
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