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supple

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌp(ə)l/
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Definition of supple

adjective (suppler, supplest)

  • bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible:her supple fingers figurativemy mind is becoming more supple
  • not stiff or hard; easily manipulated:this body oil leaves your skin feeling deliciously supple

verb

[with object]
  • make more flexible.

Derivatives

supplely

(also supply) adverb

suppleness

noun

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French souple, from Latin supplex, supplic- 'submissive', from sub- 'under' + placere 'propitiate'

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