word
Supple
SUH-puhl
/ˈsʌpʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
supple
Dictionary meaning
Capable of moving or bending freely, specifically referring to persons' bodies.
Examples
- The contortionist had a supple body.
- A supple mind.
Synonyms: limber
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