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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Over time, this flexible framework slowly transforms into solid bone.

From Science Daily

This balance supports flexible and effective problem solving.

From Science Daily

However, investors have grown to expect Musk’s time lines to be flexible.

From MarketWatch

It's like a wing with a flexible, corrugated structure within it – something like an accordion – that allows said wing to fold down quickly, or flex with ease.

From BBC

Economists expect the central government to aim for 4.5%-5% gross domestic product growth in 2026, a more flexible, pragmatic goal than the “around 5%” target it has had over the past three years.

From The Wall Street Journal

flexible

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