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flexible

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of flexible

1 capable of being readily changed
  • I'm lucky enough to have a very flexible work schedule.
Synonyms of flexible

adaptable, adjustable, alterable, changeable, elastic, fluid, malleable, modifiable, pliable, variable
Words Related to flexible

changing, fluctuating, inconstant, unstable, unsteady, varying, versatile
Near Antonyms of flexible

constant, stable, steady, unchanging, uniform, unvarying
Antonyms of flexible

established, fixed, immutable, inelastic, inflexible, invariable, nonmalleable, ramrod, set, unadaptable, unalterable, unbudgeable, unchangeable
2 not bound by rigid standards
  • parents with a flexible attitude when it comes to the children's bedtime
Synonyms of flexible

easygoing, lax, loose, relaxed, slack, unrestrained, unrestricted
Words Related to flexible

careless, derelict, heedless, irresponsible, lazy, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod, sloppy, sloven, slovenly, unfussy
Near Antonyms of flexible

constrained, restrained, restricted, tight

careful, conscientious, exact, fussy, meticulous, painstaking, punctilious, scrupulous

implacable, inflexible
Antonyms of flexible

hard, harsh, rigid, rigorous, severe, stern, strict
3 able to bend easily without breaking
  • The tent was held up by crisscrossing flexible rods threaded through the top.
Synonyms of flexible

limber, lissome (also lissom), lithe, lithesome, pliable, pliant, supple, willowy
Words Related to flexible

adaptable, ductile, elastic, fluid, kneadable, malleable, modifiable, plastic, variable, yielding

droopy, flaccid, floppy, limp

semiflexible
Near Antonyms of flexible

inelastic, nonmalleable, unyielding

breakable, brittle, fragile
Antonyms of flexible

inflexible, rigid, stiff, stiffened
4 able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
  • used a flexible plastic for the toy
Synonyms of flexible

bouncy, elastic, resilient, rubberlike, rubbery, springy, stretch, stretchable, supple, whippy
Words Related to flexible

adaptable, ductile, kneadable, malleable, moldable, plastic, pliable, pliant

limber, lissome (also lissom), lithe, lithesome, willowy
Near Antonyms of flexible

compact, firm, hard, solid, unyielding

brittle, crisp, crumbly, flaky (also flakey), friable, short
Antonyms of flexible

inelastic, inflexible, nonelastic, rigid, stiff

Synonym Discussion of flexible

elastic, resilient, springy, flexible, supple mean able to endure strain without being permanently injured. elastic implies the property of resisting deformation by stretching.
    • an elastic waistband
resilient implies the ability to recover shape quickly when the deforming force or pressure is removed.
    • a resilient innersole
springy stresses both the ease with which something yields to pressure and the quickness of its return to original shape.
    • the cake is done when the top is springy
flexible applies to something which may or may not be resilient or elastic but which can be bent or folded without breaking.
    • flexible plastic tubing
supple applies to something that can be readily bent, twisted, or folded without any sign of injury.
    • supple leather

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