supple

[US]/ˈsʌpl/
[UK]/ˈsʌpl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. flexible; compliant; easily bent
vt. make flexible; make compliant
vi. become compliant; become flexible

Phrases & Collocations

supple skin

supple fabric

supple muscles

Example Sentences

a supple mind).

supple the hearts and tempers of the people

exercises that will help you to keep supple

leaving your skin feeling soft and supple

He was gradually getting more supple.

supple suede), bends or twists with agility (

He admired the graceful, supple movements of the dancers.

The well-constructed Briard is a marvel of supple power.

a cream that is used on dry skins to make them nice and supple

Her skin had stayed soft and supple.

supple limbs), or is marked by easy adaptability (

She gets along well with people because of her supple nature.

Using a solution of tanbark, the tanner treated the cowhide, transforming it into supple leather.

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