FLEXILE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

flexile

adjective

Definition of flexile

as in elastic

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Adjective

Ben Green’s thumping bass leads to huffy breathing, which leads to bone-snapping drum machine rhythms and an ectoplasmic elastic guitar riff.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
The Gale Satin Mid-rise Bias Pants feature an elastic waistband for all-day comfort, a relaxed leg for freedom of movement, and a handful of moody colors to complement your fall wardrobe, like this chic merlot that could pass for designer.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of elastic

Adjective

Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.

— Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023
For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.

— Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022

Definition of limber

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The technicians melted pellets to roll out flexible films for food packaging, like a bag for baby carrots.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
The company also reports that its approach can reduce costs by 50 percent to 65 percent compared with conventional boatbuilding, highlighting the potential for faster and more flexible USV manufacturing.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

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Ideal for lash line and waterline, the creamy bendable formula comes in seven sultry shades for a perfect look anytime, no touch-ups needed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026
For hundreds less than competing flip phones, Motorola shells out a heavy dose of bendable fun.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026

Definition of bendable

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Ask what others see, choose the most workable path, and let collaboration sharpen the idea.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Denton said the mechanism is ready to be deployed in a matter of weeks, if not sooner, but acknowledged that a workable trade corridor can’t simply be declared into existence.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of workable

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The utility has a subterranean network of some 4,600 miles of pipes under the city, including significant stretches of original cast and ductile iron — some dating back to the 1800s — which pose a risk of gas leaks that could lead to an explosion.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
In the early 1900s, GE’s William Coolidge helped make the breakthrough of using ductile tungsten as the filament in incandescent light bulbs.

— Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of ductile

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