flexible
adjective
flex·i·ble
ˈflek-sə-bəl 
2
: yielding to influence : tractable
a flexible person without strong convictions
3
: characterized by a ready capability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements
a flexible foreign policy
a flexible schedule
Examples of flexible in a Sentence
flexible branches swaying in the breeze
a material that is both strong and flexible
She's been doing exercises to become stronger and more flexible.
Our schedule for the weekend is very flexible.
This computer program has to be flexible to meet all our needs.
Whatever you want to do is fine with me. I'm flexible.
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Kinesiology tape, also called KT tape, is a flexible, adhesive cotton tape frequently seen attached to athletes’ joints, limbs or major muscle areas.
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Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
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The air is piped to these outlets using flexible, clear plastic hoses.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
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—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
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Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
The flexible product has the same pinky color payoff as the brand’s popular matte lipstick, but with the hydration of a lip balm and the long-lasting staying power of a lip tint.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The air is piped to these outlets using flexible, clear plastic hoses.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Kirkland Signature Flex-Tech 13-Gallon Kitchen Trash Bags Sure, trash bags aren’t the most exciting item to buy at Costco, but shoppers swear by these flexible drawstring kitchen bags, which have tear-resistant technology and side seams to protect against leaks.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for flexible
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“Flexible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flexible. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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flexible
adjective
flex·i·ble
ˈflek-sə-bəl
Medical Definition
flexible
adjective
flex·i·ble
ˈflek-sə-bəl
: capable of being flexed : capable of being turned, bowed, or twisted without breaking
flexible bandages
a flexible fiber-optic bronchoscope
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