supple — bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌpəl/
Korean meaning: 유연한, 부드럽게 구부러지는
Korean pronunciation: **서**플
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's 80-year-old hands are still supple from years of piano playing.
- The yoga instructor was so supple, she could tie herself into a pretzel and still answer phone calls.
- The politician's supple stance on issues made voters question his true beliefs.
supple
ADJECTIVE//ˈsʌpəl//
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
Bending gracefully and easily
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Origin
From Old French 'souple', derived from Latin 'supplex' meaning 'bending, submissive', which comes from the root 'sub-' (under) and 'plec-' (to fold or bend).
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“My grandmother's 80-year-old hands are still supple from years of piano playing.”
“The yoga instructor was so supple, she could tie herself into a pretzel and still answer phone calls.”
“The politician's supple stance on issues made voters question his true beliefs.”
“After hours of gaming, my fingers felt like rusty robots, definitely not supple anymore.”
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