Bendingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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bendingly

 

[ ˈbɛndɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe the manner of bending

In a bending manner; with a bend or curve. In a way that shows flexibility or adaptability.

Synonyms

adaptably, curvingly, flexibly.

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Word Description / Examples
bendingly

This word is typically used in a poetic or descriptive sense to suggest something or someone that bends or yields gracefully or submissively.

  • She moved bendingly through the crowd, avoiding everyone effortlessly.
  • The tree swayed bendingly in the gentle breeze.
flexibly

Used when describing someone or something that is capable of bending easily without breaking, or can be easily modified to suit different circumstances.

  • She managed her time flexibly to balance work and personal life.
  • The material can be used flexibly in various design projects.
adaptably

This term is used in contexts where there is a need to adjust to new conditions or environments easily and effectively.

  • He handled the new job requirements adaptably.
  • The software is designed to work adaptably with different operating systems.
curvingly

This word is mostly used to describe shapes or movements that are not straight but smoothly curved.

  • The road wound curvingly through the mountains.
  • Her handwriting flowed curvingly across the page.

Examples of usage

  • He reached down bendingly to pick up the fallen pen.
  • She spoke bendingly, trying to convince him to change his mind.
  • The tree branches swayed bendingly in the wind.

Translations

Translations of the word "bendingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 curvadamente

🇮🇳 झुकते हुए

🇩🇪 biegend

🇮🇩 membungkuk

🇺🇦 згинально

🇵🇱 zginając się

🇯🇵 曲がって

🇫🇷 en se courbant

🇪🇸 doblándose

🇹🇷 eğilerek

🇰🇷 구부려서

🇸🇦 بانحناء

🇨🇿 ohýbaje se

🇸🇰 ohýbajúc sa

🇨🇳 弯曲地

🇸🇮 upogibajoče

🇮🇸 beygjandi

🇰🇿 иіле

🇬🇪 მოხრილად

🇦🇿 əyilərək

🇲🇽 doblándose

Etymology

The word 'bendingly' is derived from the verb 'bend,' which has Old English and Germanic origins. The adverb form 'bendingly' has been used in English literature to describe the manner in which something bends or curves. It emphasizes the flexibility or adaptability of the bending action. Over time, 'bendingly' has become a recognized adverb in the English language, commonly used in descriptive writing and storytelling.

See also: bend, bendable, bending, bent, unbend, unbending, unbendingly.