Supplest: meaning, definitions and examples

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supplest

 

[ หˆsษ™p(l)ษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical flexibility

The term 'supplest' refers to the superlative form of 'supple', describing something that is exceptionally flexible or easily bent without breaking. This can apply to various contexts, such as the flexibility of materials like fabric or leather, as well as the physical agility of individuals, particularly in relation to sports or dance. In general, being supple is associated with gracefulness and ease in movement. Therefore, the supplest individuals or objects are often the most adept at bending and moving with fluidity.

Synonyms

agile, flexible, limber.

Examples of usage

  • She is the supplest dancer in the troupe.
  • The leather is the supplest material available.
  • His body was the supplest I've ever seen.
  • The gymnast showed her supplest form during the routine.

Translations

Translations of the word "supplest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais flexรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคฒเคšเฅ€เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am flexibelsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling fleksibel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะณะฝัƒั‡ะบั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej elastyczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๆŸ”่ปŸใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus souple

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs flexible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en esnek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์œ ์—ฐํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู…ุฑูˆู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejflexibilnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najflexibilnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€็ตๆดป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj prilagodljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mest sveigjanlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะธะบะตะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ›แƒแƒฅแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n elastik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs flexible

Etymology

The word 'supple' originates from the Latin word 'supplex', which means 'bending down' or 'submissive', stemming from 'sub' meaning 'under' and 'plicare' meaning 'to fold'. This etymological background reflects the essence of flexibility and the ability to yield or adapt. Over time, the term evolved in the English language, gaining popularity during the Middle Ages to describe not only physical flexibility but also metaphorical adaptability in various contexts. The superlative form 'supplest' emerged as a way to convey the highest degree of suppleness. In literature, the word has often been used to evoke imagery of agility and grace, making it a favored term among writers and poets to describe both human capabilities and the qualities of materials.