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supple
[ˈsʌpəl]
adjective
flexível
1.
bending or moving easily and gracefully; not stiff
The dancer had a supple body.
A dançarina tinha um corpo flexível.
2.
able to adapt easily to different circumstances; versatile
He took a supple approach to problem-solving.
Ele adotou uma abordagem adaptável para resolver problemas.
3.
soft and smooth to the touch
The leather was soft and supple.
O couro era macio e flexível.
Synonyms
flexible
limber
lithe
pliant
pliable
agile
graceful
Antonyms
rigid
stiff
inflexible
awkward
clumsy
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
flexível
most commonly used translation
General Brazilian Portuguese
ágil
when referring to graceful movement
Portugal
flexível
standard usage
Portugal
maleável
when referring to adaptability
Related Idioms & Phrases
supple as a willow
supple mind
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