supple

• Описывает что-то, что легко гнется или двигается без поломки, часто используется для материалов или тел.

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.

   Гибкий и податливый

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

   Synonymsagileflexiblelimberlithe

   Antonymshardinflexiblerigidstiffstubborn

2. Adaptable or compliantC1formal

   Able to change or adapt easily to new conditions.

   Гибкий

   • 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.

   Synonymsadaptablecompliantdocileflexiblemalleablepliabletractableversatileyielding

   Antonymsinflexiblerigidstiffunadaptableunyielding

• Устаревший глагол, означающий делать мягким, податливым или гибким; размягчать или смягчать.

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.

   Делать гибким

   • 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.

   Synonymsflexlimberloosensoften

   Antonymshardenrigidifystiffen