Definition of "supple" in English

adjective

1. Pliant, flexible, easy to bend.

2. Lithe and agile when moving and bending.

   • supple joints
   • supple fingers

3. (figuratively) Compliant; yielding to the will of others.

   • a supple horse

4. (oenology) Smooth and drinkable.

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To make or become supple.

2. (transitive) To make compliant, submissive, or obedient.