su
pple
Comparative
more supple
Superlative
most supple
1
slender and flexible, able to bend or move smoothly and with elegance
- The dancer's supple movements held the audience spellbound.
- Her supple frame allowed her to master complex yoga poses.
- The gymnast's supple body arched effortlessly in mid‑air.
- He admired the supple curve of the willow branches.
- The cat's supple leap carried it to the top shelf.
2
physically capable of bending, stretching, or moving freely without stiffness
- Regular stretching kept the athlete's muscles supple.
- The leather was soft and supple to the touch.
- His supple joints made climbing easy.
- The fabric remained supple even after years of use.
- A supple spine is key to good posture.
Synonyms:
3
easily adaptable in attitude, approach, or thinking
- Her supple mind embraced new ideas quickly.
- He showed a supple approach to solving problems.
- The diplomat's supple manner eased tense negotiations.
- A supple strategy can adjust to changing markets.
- His supple personality made him easy to work with.
Synonyms: