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   supple

   /ˈsʌp(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible: "her supple fingers" Similar lithelimbernimblelissomflexibleloose-limbedloose-jointedagileacrobaticfitdeftwillowygracefulelegantpliantpliableflexiblesoftbendableworkablemalleablestretchystretchableelasticspringyyieldingrubberyplasticresilientOpposite stiffunfitrigidinflexible
   • ▪ not stiff or hard; easily manipulated: "this body oil leaves your skin feeling deliciously supple"

   verb

   • 1. make more flexible.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French souple, from Latin supplex, supplic- ‘submissive’, from sub- ‘under’ + placere ‘propitiate’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. supplely adverb
   • 2. suppleness noun

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   What does supple mean?

   • Supple is often used as an adjective describing a body — such as a dancer’s; a fabric — such as soft leather; or a sound — such as an accomplished singer’s voice. This makes for a strange supple family, but all of its members can move with ease and flexibility. More idiomatically, supple can also be used to describe a mind.

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   What does supplen mean?

   • Middle English supplen to soften, derivative of the noun (compare Old French asoplir ) If you don’t have tension, your vocal cords come together in ways that are supple and gentle. Shoes in this price point have uppers made of less supple materials throughout, and single-dial closure systems or some other setup instead of a double-dial closure.

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   What is a suple in a sentence?

   • Supple definition: bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible. See examples of SUPPLE used in a sentence.

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   What is a supple body?

   • Something or someone that is supple bends and moves easily, like a contortionist at a circus sideshow. If you can wrap your legs around your neck, you most likely have a supple body. Supple is often used as an adjective describing a body — such as a dancer’s; a fabric — such as soft leather; or a sound — such as an accomplished singer’s voice.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUPPLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Supple means bending or able to be bent easily, or able to change quickly and successfully to suit different situations. Learn how to use this adjective with examples and translations in different languages.

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     SUPPLE meaning: 1. bending or able to be bent easily; not...

   • Znaczenie Supple, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SUPPLE definicja: 1. bending or able to be bent easily; not...

   • Supple: Arabic Translation

     supple translate: مَرِن. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     SUPPLE translate: гибкий . Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Learn the meaning of supple as an adjective and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Supple can mean compliant, flexible, limber, or easy to bend or twist.

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   Supple means bending easily without damage, capable of or showing easy or graceful movement, or mentally flexible. See how to use supple in a sentence, find synonyms, and learn about its origin and history.

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   Something or someone that is supple bends and moves easily, like a contortionist at a circus sideshow. If you can wrap your legs around your neck, you most likely have a supple body. Supple is often used as an adjective describing a body — such as a dancer’s; a fabric — such as soft leather; or a sound — such as an accomplished singer ...

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUPPLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A supple object or material bends or changes shape easily without cracking or breaking. The leather is supple and sturdy enough to last for years. Traditional cheesemaking skills give our brie its soft, supple, creamy texture. Synonyms: pliant, flexible, pliable, plastic More Synonyms of supple. supplenessuncountable noun.

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   Supple means readily bent, folded, or manipulated; pliant, or moving and bending with agility; limber. Find out more about the word's origin, usage, and translations in different languages.

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   Supple means bending or able to be bent easily, or able to change quickly and successfully to suit different situations. Learn how to use this adjective with examples and translations in different languages.