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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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But in recent years the dragnet has become increasingly elastic.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

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

Instead of melting, the rubber became strong and elastic.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Hanson crossed Redwood Creek on a fallen log at the northern edge of the high severity burn, an elastic term that generally means an area where most of the trees are dead.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Her wiry young body, nourished by Barbados fruits and sunshine, had an elastic vitality, and she was back on her feet while Judith was still barely sitting up to sip her gruel.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

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