Looking for the meaning of the word SUPPLE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SUPPLE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Supple
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French souple, from Latin supplex, supplic- ‘submissive’, from sub- ‘under’ + placere ‘propitiate’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsʌp(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
Short Definition:bending and moving easily
Examples:- her supple fingers
- my mind is becoming more supple
Word: Supple
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsʌp(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make more flexible.
Short Definition:make more flexible
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