Flexibly, in a limber manner
Flexibly, plastically, pliantly; docilely, yieldingly, compliantly, acquiescently
In a pliant manner.
ETYM Latin ductilis, from ducere to lead: cf. French ductile. Related to Duct.
1. Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out; SYN. malleable, pliable, pliant, tensile, tractile.
2. Easily influenced; SYN. malleable.
3. Easily hammered or drawn out into long thin strip; easily led.
ETYM Latin flexibilis: cf. French flexible.
1. Able to flex; able to bend easily; SYN. flexile.
2. Bends and snaps back readily without breaking.
3. Extended meanings; capable of change.
ETYM Akin to limp, a. Related to Limp.
1. (Used of e.g. personality traits) Readily adaptable; SYN. supple.
2. (Used of persons' bodies) Capable of moving or bending freely; SYN. supple.