Suppleness: meaning, definitions and examples

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suppleness

 

[ หˆsสŒplnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical attribute

The quality or state of being supple; flexibility.

Synonyms

elasticity, flexibility, limberness, pliancy

Examples of usage

  • He demonstrated great suppleness in his yoga practice.
  • The suppleness of her muscles allowed her to excel in gymnastics.
  • Regular stretching exercises can help improve suppleness.
  • The suppleness of the leather made it ideal for making wallets.
  • The suppleness of a dancer's body is truly impressive.
Context #2 | Noun

metaphorical usage

Mental or emotional flexibility; the ability to adapt or change easily.

Synonyms

adaptability, nimbleness, open-mindedness, versatility

Examples of usage

  • The CEO's suppleness in handling difficult situations impressed the board.
  • Having suppleness in your thinking can lead to more innovative solutions.
  • Embracing suppleness in relationships can lead to better understanding and communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "suppleness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flexibilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคšเฅ€เคฒเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geschmeidigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelenturan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝัƒั‡ะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ elastycznoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”่ปŸๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souplesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flexibilidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esneklik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์—ฐ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูˆู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ohebnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pruลพnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ”้Ÿงๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ proลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะบะตะผะดั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ–แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ elastiklik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flexibilidad

Etymology

The word 'suppleness' originated from the Old French word 'souple', meaning 'flexible' or 'pliant'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. The concept of suppleness has been valued throughout history, with cultures recognizing the importance of flexibility in both physical and mental aspects. The word has evolved to represent not just physical agility, but also adaptability and openness to change.

See also: supplement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,097 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.