Flexible applies to something which may or may not be resilient or elastic but which can be bent or folded without breaking. Flexible adjective (able to bend) a flexible substance can bend easily without breaking. Capable of being bent, usually without breaking
See examples of flexible used in a sentence. While all these words mean able to endure strain without being permanently injured, flexible applies to something which may or may not be resilient or elastic but which can be bent or folded without breaking. Able to change or be changed easily according to the situation
Capable of being shaped, bent, or drawn out, as by hammering or pressure Ductile, flexile, flexuous, malleable, moldable, plastic, pliable, pliant, supple, workable. Capable of bending or being bent Easily changed able to change or to do different things
Definition of flexible adjective from the oxford advanced learner's dictionary (approving) able to change to suit new conditions or situations Our plans need to be flexible enough to cater for the needs of everyone You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach.
Some common synonyms of flexible are elastic, resilient, springy, and supple
