Noun: suppleness sú-p(u)l-nus
- The property of being pliant and flexible
"The suppleness of the dancer's body was evident in her graceful movements";
- pliancy, pliantness
- The gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple
"The yoga instructor's suppleness inspired her students";
- lissomeness, litheness
- Adaptability of mind or character
"he increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization";
- pliability, pliancy, pliantness
Type of: adaptability, bendability, gracefulness, pliability
Encyclopedia: Suppleness