suppleness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple
  2. noun the property of being pliant and flexible
  3. noun adaptability of mind or character

Etymology

From supple + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

lissomeness, litheness

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