supple
IPA: sˈʌpʌɫ
noun
- A surname.
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) To make or become supple.
- (transitive) To make compliant, submissive, or obedient.
adjective
- Pliant, flexible, easy to bend.
- Lithe and agile when moving and bending.
- (figuratively) Compliant; yielding to the will of others.
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Examples of "supple" in Sentences
- I am quite the supple young lad.
- It keeps the skin supple and soft.
- Jellyfish is known for its suppleness.
- The edible rind is supple, with a slightly bitter flavor.
- Hardness is the core of Chuojiao which it combines with suppleness.
- The judges commented on his elasticity, suppleness, and engagement.
- If the craziness is a trade off for suppleness, that's fine with me.
- The chains are supple and flexible, draping gracefully about the neck.
- These arrangements increase the suppleness, the reliability, and the comfort.
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