Flexible
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Capable of bending easily without breaking, or able to adapt readily to different conditions or changes. Describes both physical pliability and metaphorical adaptability.
“The company offered flexible working hours to accommodate employees with childcare responsibilities.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/
Syllables
flex·i·ble
Related Words
Synonyms
adaptablepliableversatilebendable
Antonyms
inflexibleuncompromising
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