supple

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bending or able to be bent easily; not stiff:

I'm not supple enough (= my body doesn't bend easily enough) to touch the floor.

The gloves were made of very supple leather.

able to change quickly and successfully to suit different situations:

She has shown that she has a supple mind.

We need a more supple monetary policy.

bending or able to be bent easily; not stiff:

His supple fingers manipulated the needle with the utmost delicacy.

fig. Adams brings a supple (= easily changing) voice to Mayfield’s songs.