Supple
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌpəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Supple is an adjective meaning Pliant, flexible, easy to bend.
Meaning
Pliant, flexible, easy to bend.
More Meanings
- Lithe and agile when moving and bending.
- (figuratively) Compliant; yielding to the will of others.
- (wine) Smooth and drinkable.
- (ambitransitive) To make or become supple.
- (transitive) To make compliant, submissive, or obedient.
Example Sentences
supple joints
supple fingers
a supple horse
The flesh therewith she suppled and did steepe
Word Forms
- suppler
- supplest
- supples
- suppling
- suppled
Synonyms for supple
Depending on context, synonyms include lithe, svelte, lissom, lissome, flexible, lithesome.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include limber, flexible, flexile, lithesome, lissom, lissome.
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