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supple

/ˈsʌpl/ adjective · British & US
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What does supple mean?

adjective

Having a smooth, flexible, and elastic quality; capable of bending without breaking. Having a smooth and subtle quality, often used to describe something that is skillfully done or expressed.

Example

"The supple leather creaked as she sat down."

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