flexible

[flek-suh-buhl] / ˈflɛk sə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

pliable, bendable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

malleable soft

STRONG

flexile

WEAK

adjustable bending ductile elastic extensible extensile formable formative impressionable like putty limber lithe moldable plastic pliant spongy springy stretch stretchable stretchy supple tensile tractable tractile whippy willowy yielding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

firm rigid

WEAK

brittle inflexible obstinate ornery resistant stern stiff stubborn unaccommodating unadaptable unbendable unpliable unresponsive unyielding

ADJECTIVE

adaptable, responsive

Synonyms

WEAK

acquiescent adjustable amenable biddable complaisant compliant discretionary docile gentle going every which way hanging loose like putty in hands manageable open rolling with punches tractable variable

Antonyms

WEAK

brittle inflexible obstinate ornery resistant rigid stern stiff stubborn unaccommodating unadaptable unbendable unpliable unresponsive unyielding

Example Sentences

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“We are seeing an increasingly attractive opportunity set, driven by market dislocation, complexity, and the demand for flexible capital.”

From The Wall Street Journal

And the more flexible you can be on the timing or destination, the better chance you’ll have at finding deals.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have assembled a comprehensive, flexible financing package designed to execute our strategic plan, and materially strengthened our ability to build and certify Valo.”

From Barron's

The league is taking a flexible approach to selling the games and is willing to field offers for some or all of the inventory from suitors, said a person familiar with the NFL’s thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Apple kept up with it all. Apple was always flexible,” Wozniak said.

From Los Angeles Times

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