English noun: suppleness | |||
1. | suppleness (attribute) the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple | ||
Synonyms | lissomeness, litheness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | gracefulness | ||
2. | suppleness (attribute) the property of being pliant and flexible | ||
Synonyms | pliancy, pliantness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bendability, pliability | ||
3. | suppleness (attribute) adaptability of mind or character | ||
Samples | He was valued for his reliability and pliability. He increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization. | ||
Synonyms | pliability, pliancy, pliantness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adaptability | ||