flexible | Definition of flexible

1 capable of being readily changed

fortunately, that working mother has a very flexible schedule for her office job

Synonyms of flexible

adaptable, adjustable, alterable, changeable, elastic, fluid, malleable, modifiable, pliable, variable

Words Related to flexible

changing, fluctuating, inconstant, labile, 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

bendy [chiefly British], 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, stretchy, 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

Synonyms and Antonyms of flexible

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