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Definitions

elastic

[ih-las-tik] / ɪˈlæs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
pliant, rubbery
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flexible malleable pliable resilient springy supple
STRONG
limber plastic yielding
WEAK
adaptable bouncy buoyant ductile extendible extensible irrepressible lithe moldable rubberlike stretchable stretchy tempered
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hard inflexible rigid stiff unadaptable unbendable unpliable unyielding
WEAK
difficult inelastic intolerant tense unflexible ungiving
ADJECTIVE
adaptable, tolerant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjustable flexible resilient supple
STRONG
soaring variable volatile yielding
WEAK
accommodating airy animated bouncy buoyant complaisant compliant ebullient effervescent expansive high-spirited lively recuperative spirited sprightly vivacious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hard inflexible rigid stiff
WEAK
difficult inelastic intolerant tense unadaptable unflexible ungiving unyielding

Example Sentences

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Oil prices are expected to remain high for years, with previous assumptions of elastic U.S. supply and stability needing revision.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Lewis established one rhythm after another, each authoritative but also elastic and ever-shifting, often in answer to what one or another musician did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"Missile range is an elastic thing - in that if you put a lighter warhead on a missile, you can extend its range," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Instead of melting, the rubber became strong and elastic.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Then he reached up overhead and pulled off one of the elastic strips tied along the bar above the stretcher.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings