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Definitions

flexible

[flek-suh-buhl] / ˈflɛk sə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
pliable, bendable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
malleable soft
STRONG
flexile
WEAK
adjustable bending ductile elastic extensible extensile formable formative impressionable like putty limber lithe moldable plastic pliant spongy springy stretch stretchable stretchy supple tensile tractable tractile whippy willowy yielding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
firm rigid
WEAK
brittle inflexible obstinate ornery resistant stern stiff stubborn unaccommodating unadaptable unbendable unpliable unresponsive unyielding
ADJECTIVE
adaptable, responsive
Synonyms
WEAK
acquiescent adjustable amenable biddable complaisant compliant discretionary docile gentle going every which way hanging loose like putty in hands manageable open rolling with punches tractable variable
Antonyms
WEAK
brittle inflexible obstinate ornery resistant rigid stern stiff stubborn unaccommodating unadaptable unbendable unpliable unresponsive unyielding

Example Sentences

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Kotagiri said Magna has taken steps to make its manufacturing system more flexible, and to ensure the company has a diverse mix of products in the works.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are seeing an increasingly attractive opportunity set, driven by market dislocation, complexity, and the demand for flexible capital.”

From The Wall Street Journal

And the more flexible you can be on the timing or destination, the better chance you’ll have at finding deals.

From Los Angeles Times

“We have assembled a comprehensive, flexible financing package designed to execute our strategic plan, and materially strengthened our ability to build and certify Valo.”

From Barron's

The league is taking a flexible approach to selling the games and is willing to field offers for some or all of the inventory from suitors, said a person familiar with the NFL’s thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal

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