supple applies to something that can be readily bent, twisted, or folded without any sign of injury.

SUPPLE definition: bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible. See examples of supple used in a sentence.

1. bending readily without breaking, splitting, etc.; pliant; flexible. 2. characterized by ease in bending; limber; lithe: supple movements. 3. characterized by mental responsiveness and adaptability. 4. …

A supple object or material bends or changes shape easily without cracking or breaking. The leather is supple and sturdy enough to last for years. Traditional cheesemaking skills give our brie its soft, …

Definition of supple adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

limber, lithe, or graceful: supple movements. easily able to adapt, as in one's thinking or reactions to events: Her supple nature enables her to accept change.

Oct 31, 2025 · supple (comparative suppler, superlative supplest) Pliant, flexible, easy to bend. quotations

Nov 5, 2017 · SUPPLE definition: 1. bending or able to be bent easily; not stiff: 2. able to change quickly and successfully to…. Learn more.

supple, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Something or someone that is supple bends and moves easily, like a contortionist at a circus sideshow. If you can wrap your legs around your neck, you most likely have a supple body.