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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The finished material is durable and highly flexible, with adjustable electrical resistance and low surface density.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
If your schedule is flexible, look at departures on weekdays, especially early and mid-week.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The finished material is durable and highly flexible, with adjustable electrical resistance and low surface density.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Softside bags are lighter, more flexible and easier to squeeze into tight spots.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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 31 Oct. 2025.
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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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