supple

• Beschreibt etwas, das sich leicht biegen oder bewegen lässt, ohne zu brechen; häufig verwendet für Materialien oder Körper.

Describes something that bends or moves easily without breaking, often used for materials or bodies.

1. Flexible and pliantB2formal

   Bending and moving easily; not stiff.

   Geschmeidig und biegsam

   • The dancer's body was incredibly supple.
   • Leather becomes more supple with use.
   • She maintains a supple spine through regular yoga.

   Synonymeagileflexiblelimberlithe

   Antonymehardinflexiblerigidstiffstubborn

2. Adaptable or compliantC1formal

   Able to change or adapt easily to new conditions.

   Anpassungsfähig

   • He has a supple mind that can grasp complex concepts quickly.
   • The company's supple management style allowed it to survive the crisis.
   • Her supple approach to negotiation won everyone over.

   Synonymeadaptablecompliantdocileflexiblemalleablepliabletractableversatileyielding

   Antonymeinflexiblerigidstiffunadaptableunyielding

• Veraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, etwas weich, geschmeidig oder biegsam zu machen; zu erweichen oder zu mildern.

An obsolete verb meaning to make soft, pliant, or flexible; to supple or soften.

1. Make flexibleC1formal

   To make something more flexible or pliable, especially through physical manipulation or conditioning.

   Geschmeidig machen

   • The dancer suppled her muscles with daily stretching exercises.
   • He suppled the leather by working it with his hands.
   • Regular yoga practice supples the body and improves posture.

   Synonymeflexlimberloosensoften

   Antonymehardenrigidifystiffen