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Meanings of more supple in English

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Usage of more supple in English
1
Her book would have been stronger and more supple without these digressions.
The Guardian
2
Even the stiff, artificial arm had felt smoother, more supple than earlier.
Legends of the dragonrealm, vol ii
3
His nudes are as masterly in painting as Manet's, and more supple.
The French Impressionists (1860-1900)
4
The leather of the boots was softer than it looked, more supple.
Blue Moon
5
Her wrist was more supple than the steel foil itself, and she was left-handed.
Taquisara
6
Flex is a more supple way to reward employees.
The Irish Times
7
Of the set one was a little more supple, a little more durable, it seemed.
Trailin'!
8
They are not so strong as those of a man, but they are more supple.
Emile
9
Quinette followed her lead, her movements, stiff and uncertain at first, becoming more supple and confident.
Acts of faith
10
The more supple can climb Bretagne Rock and from there follow one of the many walking trails.
The South African
11
The quality of Updike's prose was an ever more supple and rewarding medium, freshly minted decade after decade.
The Guardian
12
Oriental music is much more supple.
Reuters
13
Generally, an older rope will feel softer and more supple, though it will be stiffer if it's dirty.
Climbing Magazine
14
Remember, thou hast made me more powerful than thyself; my height is superior to thine; my joints more supple.
Frankenstein, or the modern Prometheus
15
Her robust figure turned more supple; even the deep purple suit she wore now spoke with a softer hue.
Petals from the sky
16
He queerly moved his mouth, as though it were stiff and he were trying to make it more supple.
Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances
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