Describes physical flexibility and resilience, such as a supple body, flexible material, or elastic movement.
Her supple movements are pleasant to watch.
This material is very flexible and stretches well.
Extends the idea of suppleness to abstract qualities: graceful bearing, elegant style, or refined manner.
His graceful demeanor makes a good impression on many people.
She is a ballerina with a supple body.
He moved across the stage with graceful, agile bearing.
The bamboo branch bent supplely.
I want to have a resilient, flexible mind that won't be defeated by hardship.