supple

• Describe algo que se dobla o se mueve fácilmente sin romperse, usado a menudo para materiales o cuerpos; también puede referirse a algo flexible y adaptable.

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.

   Flexible y elástico

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

   Sinónimosagileflexiblelimberlithe

   Antónimoshardinflexiblerigidstiffstubborn

2. Adaptable or compliantC1formal

   Able to change or adapt easily to new conditions.

   Flexible o adaptable

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadaptablecompliantdocileflexiblemalleablepliabletractableversatileyielding

   Antónimosinflexiblerigidstiffunadaptableunyielding

• Verbo obsoleto que significa hacer algo suave, flexible o maleable; ablandar o suavizar.

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.

   Hacer flexible

   • 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.

   Sinónimosflexlimberloosensoften

   Antónimoshardenrigidifystiffen