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flexible

flexible

Meaning of flexible

able to adapt

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British English/ˈflɛksɪb(ə)l/
American English/ˈflɛksəbəl/
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flexible with German translation

flexible usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

He's flexible when plans change and usually tries new tasks without worry.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Her flexible approach makes it easy for the team to suggest different ideas.

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flexible belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

flexibleflexibel
kindfreundlich
smartintelligent
quietleise
boringlangweilig
lazyfaul
angrywütend

flexible synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between flexible / adaptable / pliable / accommodating / supple / elastic

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes ability to adjust to new conditions or environments

B1Often

She's highly adaptable and quickly learns new systems.

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pliable

Usually physical (easily bent); figuratively suggests someone easily influenced

B2Rarely

The leather is pliable and easy to work with.

🇬🇧English

Willing to help or adjust for others; obliging

B2Often

The staff were very accommodating when we changed our reservation.

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supple

Refers to body or material that moves easily and smoothly; often physical

B2Rarely

Her dance training made her very supple.

E
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elastic

Often physical (stretchy) or technical (economics); figuratively means stretchable limits

B2Rarely

The elastic band stretches without breaking.

L
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lenient

Describes a tolerant or permissive attitude, especially regarding rules or punishment

B1Often

The teacher was lenient with late homework.

V
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versatile

Highlights ability to perform many different tasks or have many uses

B2Often

A versatile actor can play many types of roles.

M
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malleable

Technical for metals (can be shaped); figuratively, easily influenced or changed

B2Rarely

Gold is a malleable metal that can be hammered into thin sheets.

R
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resilient

Emphasizes ability to recover quickly from difficulties or to bounce back physically

B2Often

Children can be very resilient after stressful events.

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How to pronounce flexible and what this word means

flexible means flexible. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce flexible

/ˈflɛksɪb(ə)l/

flexible translation

flexible

flexible examples

He's flexible when plans change and usually tries new tasks without worry.

flexible transcription

/ˈflɛksɪb(ə)l/, /ˈflɛksəbəl/

Questions about this word

flexible meaning: what does it mean?

able to adapt

flexible pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

flexible is pronounced as /ˈflɛksɪb(ə)l/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

flexible definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He's flexible when plans change and usually tries new tasks without worry. Translation: Он гибкий, когда планы меняются, и обычно берётся за новые задачи без тревоги.

Is flexible part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, flexible can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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