supple

• Descreve 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.

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.

   Flexível e maleável

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

   Sinônimosagileflexiblelimberlithe

   Antônimoshardinflexiblerigidstiffstubborn

2. Adaptable or compliantC1formal

   Able to change or adapt easily to new conditions.

   Flexível

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadaptablecompliantdocileflexiblemalleablepliabletractableversatileyielding

   Antônimosinflexiblerigidstiffunadaptableunyielding

• Verbo pouco comum que significa tornar macio, flexível ou maleável; amolecer, suavizar ou tornar mais dócil.

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.

   Tornar flexível

   • 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.

   Sinônimosflexlimberloosensoften

   Antônimoshardenrigidifystiffen