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UK
/sˈʌpəlnəs/
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NOUN
- the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple
- the property of being pliant and flexible
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adaptability of mind or character
he increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization
he was valued for his reliability and pliability
How To Use suppleness In A Sentence
- This microfibre fabric is made of nylon and polyurethane and has the suppleness, softness and appearance of suede.
- Especially useful are exercises which build strength, suppleness and stamina.
- However, many new serums act as a protective barrier and seem to improve hair suppleness, too.
- But, when she raised an arm, when she advanced a foot, it was easy to perceive that she possessed feline suppleness, short, potent muscles, and that unmistakable energy and passion slumbered in her soporous frame. Theresa Raquin
- It's perhaps her suppleness and quick movements which give the impression of diminutiveness and which allow her to walk as though she's on little springs.
- A ballet barre, for example, will get you ready for class by increasing your body temperature, suppleness and muscular control.
- The other way is to inject collagen or fat to plump up the cords and bring them back to youthful suppleness.
- This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to strength.
- Certainly, the rhymthic structures are quadruple and duple (with the exception of "Hitler In My Heart" where we are given 5's and 7's), but within those thoroughly square and masculine rhythms, there is a litheness, a suppleness, a winding and breathing, a certain fluidity that is thoroughly feminine. Antony and the Johnsons--Quintessentially Queer Music
- A brisk walk, combined with exercise for suppleness, is more suitable.
