|
|
- pronunciation:
- flek
s
bl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
easily bent or able to bend without breaking; pliable.
Rubber is a flexible material.
- synonyms:
- bendable, lithe, pliable, pliant, supple
- antonyms:
- brittle, inflexible, stiff
- similar words:
- ductile, elastic, limber, malleable, plastic, resilient, soft, springy, tractable
|
| definition 2: |
adapting or adaptable to changing circumstance.
We have a flexible plan in case it rains this afternoon.- synonyms:
- adaptable, adjustable, conformable, elastic, pliable, supple
- antonyms:
- absolute, immovable, inflexible, uncompromising
- similar words:
- accommodating, amenable, changeable, compliant, fluid, malleable, responsive
|
| definition 3: |
able to be swayed or influenced; pliant.
Once my mother made a decision, it was final; but my dad was always flexible.- synonyms:
- ductile, pliant
- antonyms:
- hardheaded, hidebound, impenetrable, inflexible, opinionated, set, stern
- similar words:
- biddable, complaisant, compliant, docile, malleable, pliable, soft, suggestible, tractable, yielding
|
| related words: |
adaptable, all-around, lissome, lithe, supple, variable |
|
|
|
|
| derivations: |
flexibly (adv.), flexibility (n.) |
|
|