Definition & Meaning of "supple"

supple

flexible and able to move smoothly and gracefully

flexible, pliant, and able to move with ease and grace

(used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable

to supple

make pliant and flexible

Example

The upholsterer dressed the leather upholstery with a leather conditioner to keep it soft and supple.

The artisan carefully tanned the leather, ensuring it was soft and supple for crafting into fine goods.

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