noun
- The gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple.
- synonyms: lissomeness, litheness
- The property of being pliant and flexible.
- synonyms: pliancy, pliantness
- Adaptability of mind or character.
- usage: "he was valued for his reliability and pliability"; "he increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization"
- synonyms: pliability, pliancy, pliantness
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