Describes physical flexibility and resilience, such as a supple body, flexible material, or elastic movement.
Her supple movements are pleasant to watch.
この素材はとてもしなやかで、よく伸びる。
This material is very flexible and stretches well.
Extends the idea of suppleness to abstract qualities: graceful bearing, elegant style, or refined manner.
彼のしなやかな物腰は、多くの人に好印象を与える。
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.