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supple

Definition for supple

adjective as in bendable

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Example Sentences

If you don’t have tension, your vocal cords come together in ways that are supple and gentle.

Shoes in this price point have uppers made of less supple materials throughout, and single-dial closure systems or some other setup instead of a double-dial closure.

I spent days in it—falling asleep in it, waking and spending the day in it, and falling asleep in it again—without complaint, a result of its medium-light weight and incredibly supple feel.

Finally, the 80 percent cotton, 20 percent polyester weave was supple against my skin and after a few washes felt even more so.

You just go so fast, gliding along the smooth track, a full-body choreography with hips burning, shoulders supple with each flick of the wrists, easy on the knees, hard on the heart.

But that wine, a balanced blend of supple fruit, focused acidity and sweet spice, was my wake-up call.

Loose silk pants, cozy ponchos, and supple leggings were all a part of the equation.

There is a diversity of voices within Hamas, some more supple than others.

They are still comparatively supple, and any misplaced pinnæ may be re-arranged without any difficulty.

He did not say good night until she had become supple to his gentle, seductive entreaties.

With a quick and supple movement he was beside her, stretching his length upon the ground in the shadow of the mountain.

I had put my arms about her waist, and I felt her supple body weigh lightly on my clasped hands.

His neck was long, more supple and active, he kept moving his head in an unnatural watchfulness like a wild animal's.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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