suppleness

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être souple, flexible ou adaptable, que ce soit dans le mouvement physique, les propriétés d'un matériau ou le caractère mental.

A noun referring to the quality of being flexible, pliant, or adaptable, whether in physical movement, material properties, or mental character.

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1. Physical flexibilityB2formal

   The quality of being able to bend and move easily and gracefully, often referring to the body or limbs.

   Souplesse physique

   • The dancer's suppleness allowed her to perform the complex routine effortlessly.
   • Yoga improves the suppleness of your muscles and joints.
   • The cat moved with incredible suppleness through the narrow gap.

   Synonymeselasticityflexibilitylithenesspliabilitypliancyspringiness

   Antonymesinflexibilityrigiditystiffness

2. Material pliabilityB2formal

   The property of a material or object being easily bent, folded, or shaped without breaking.

   Souplesse matérielle

   • The suppleness of the leather made it perfect for crafting a comfortable saddle.
   • This type of rubber retains its suppleness even in cold temperatures.
   • The artist valued the suppleness of the clay for sculpting fine details.

   Synonymesbendabilityductilityflexibilitylithenessmalleabilitypliabilitypliancysoftness

   Antonymesinflexibilityrigiditystiffness

3. Mental adaptabilityC1formal

   The ability to adjust one's thinking, character, or approach easily to new or changing situations.

   Adaptabilité mentale

   • Her mental suppleness allowed her to navigate complex negotiations with ease.
   • A leader needs suppleness of mind to adapt to rapidly changing markets.
   • The course is designed to encourage suppleness of thought in students.

   Synonymesadaptabilityagilityflexibilitymalleabilitynimblenesspliabilityresilienceversatility

   Antonymesinflexibilityobstinacyrigiditystiffness