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

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But if you need faster speeds, unlimited device connections, or more flexible configuration options, competitors like Surfshark and ExpressVPN may be better suited.

From Salon

These results challenge that view and instead point to a more flexible and statistical process in which meaning gradually emerges through context.

From Science Daily

Elastic cartilage is soft and flexible and forms structures such as the outer ear.

From Science Daily

Scavenging worked alongside hunting and plant gathering as part of a flexible and efficient food strategy.

From Science Daily

A new world order could take many forms, and investors betting on it need to stay flexible.

From The Wall Street Journal

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