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flexibly

[/ˈflɛksɪbli/]
adverb
flexivelmente
1. In a manner that is able to bend or be bent without breaking; with physical flexibility
The gymnast moved flexibly through the routine.
A ginasta se moveu flexivelmente pela rotina.
2. In a way that is adaptable and can be adjusted to changing circumstances; with mental or procedural flexibility
The company approached the project flexibly, adjusting timelines as needed.
A empresa abordou o projeto flexivelmente, ajustando os prazos conforme necessário.
3. In a manner that allows for multiple interpretations or approaches
The rules were interpreted flexibly by the committee.
As regras foram interpretadas flexivelmente pela comissão.
Synonyms
adaptablyelasticallypliablysupplelyadjustably
Antonyms
rigidlystifflyinflexiblystrictlyfirmly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flexivelmente
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
flexivelmente
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bend without breaking
go with the flow
play it by ear
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