suppleness n 1: the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple [syn: {lissomeness}, {litheness}, {suppleness}] 2: the property of being pliant and flexible [syn: {pliancy}, {pliantness}, {suppleness}] 3: adaptability of mind or character; "he was valued for his reliability and pliability"; "he increased the leanness and suppleness of the organization" [syn: {pliability}, {pliancy}, {pliantness}, {suppleness}]
Suppleness \Sup"ple*ness\, n. The quality or state of being supple; flexibility; pliableness; pliancy. [1913 Webster] Suppletive