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supple

/ˈsʌpl/
English Definition
adj. bending or moving easily
中文释义
柔软的
Example Sentence

The gymnast's supple movements allowed her to execute complex routines with remarkable grace and precision.

体操运动员柔软的动作使她能够以非凡的优雅和精确度完成复杂的套路。

Synonyms
flexible pliable limber
Antonyms
stiff rigid
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “supple”?

  1. A Temporary; brief; passing
  2. B Sharp; severe; intense
  3. C Bending or moving easily
  4. D Out of date, no longer used
Show answer

C — Bending or moving easily. “supple” means bending or moving easily.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “bending or moving easily”?

  1. A obsolete
  2. B acute
  3. C supple
  4. D transient
Show answer

C — supple. “supple” means bending or moving easily.

Common questions about “supple”

What does “supple” mean?

supple — bending or moving easily. In Chinese: 柔软的.

How do you pronounce “supple”?

supple is pronounced /ˈsʌpl/.

How is “supple” used in a sentence?

The gymnast's supple movements allowed her to execute complex routines with remarkable grace and precision. (体操运动员柔软的动作使她能够以非凡的优雅和精确度完成复杂的套路。)

What are synonyms for “supple”?

flexible, pliable, limber — all close in meaning to supple (bending or moving easily).

What is the opposite of “supple”?

stiff, rigid — each the opposite of supple (bending or moving easily).

Is “supple” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. supple is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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