supple

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

ruОписывает что-то, что легко гнется или двигается без поломки, часто используется для материалов или тел.esDescribe 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.frDécrit quelque chose qui se plie ou bouge facilement sans se casser, souvent utilisé pour des matériaux ou des corps.deBeschreibt etwas, das sich leicht biegen oder bewegen lässt, ohne zu brechen; häufig verwendet für Materialien oder Körper.ptDescreve algo que se dobra ou se move facilmente sem quebrar, usado frequentemente para materiais ou corpos; também pode indicar algo que se adapta ou cede com facilidade.zh形容某物容易弯曲或活动而不易折断，常用于材料或身体。arصفة تصف شيئًا يسهل ثنيه أو تحريكه دون أن ينكسر، وتُستعمل غالبًا للمواد أو الأجسام. وتدل أيضًا على المرونة وسهولة الانقياد والقابلية للتشكل.

1. Flexible and pliant B2 formal

   Bending and moving easily; not stiff.

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

   ruГибкий и податливыйesFlexible y elásticofrSouple, flexibledeGeschmeidig und biegsamptFlexível e maleávelzh柔软灵活的arمرن ولين

   Sinônimos: agileflexiblelimberlithe

   Antônimos: hardinflexiblerigidstiffstubborn

2. Adaptable or compliant C1 formal

   Able to change or adapt easily to new conditions.

   • 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.

   ruГибкийesFlexible o adaptablefrAdaptable ou compliantdeAnpassungsfähigptFlexívelzh灵活的arمرن

   Sinônimos: adaptablecompliantdocileflexiblemalleablepliabletractableversatileyielding

   Antônimos: inflexiblerigidstiffunadaptableunyielding

• suppler comparative form
• supplest superlative form

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

ruУстаревший глагол, означающий делать мягким, податливым или гибким; размягчать или смягчать.esVerbo obsoleto que significa hacer algo suave, flexible o maleable; ablandar o suavizar.frVerbe désuet signifiant rendre doux, souple ou flexible ; assouplir ou adoucir.deVeraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, etwas weich, geschmeidig oder biegsam zu machen; zu erweichen oder zu mildern.ptVerbo pouco comum que significa tornar macio, flexível ou maleável; amolecer, suavizar ou tornar mais dócil.zh过时动词，意为使某物变柔软、柔顺或柔韧；使软化、缓和或变得有弹性。arفعل يدل على جعل الشيء طريًا أو مرنًا أو قابلًا للانثناء والتشكل، أي تليينه وتنعيمه.

1. Make flexible C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruДелать гибкимesHacer flexiblefrRendre soupledeGeschmeidig machenptTornar flexívelzh使柔软arجعل الشيء مرنًا

   Sinônimos: flexlimberloosensoften

   Antônimos: hardenrigidifystiffen

• suppled past participle
• suppled past simple
• suppling present participle
• supples third person singular