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Suppleness

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The quality of being supple; litheness..

Example Sentences

Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace: the first apt to give stiffness, the other suppleness: one gives substance and form to the statue, the other polishes it.

Synonyms for suppleness

pliancylissomenesslithenesspliantness

Antonyms for suppleness

Related Words

lithenesslissomenesspliancypliantnessgraceunsupplenessflexibilitylithesomenesssveltenesslimbernessslendernesslimpnesspliablenesslushnesssoftnesssleeknesslimbinesspliabilitylubberlinessflexability

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does suppleness mean?

Suppleness means The quality of being supple; litheness..

What is a synonym for suppleness?

Common synonyms include pliancy, lissomeness, litheness, pliantness.

What is the opposite of suppleness?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use suppleness in a sentence?

Study gives strength to the mind; conversation, grace: the first apt to give stiffness, the other suppleness: one gives substance and form to the statue, the other polishes it.

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