elastic
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- stretchy, plastic, pliable, pliant, resilient, rubbery, springy, supple, tensile
- adaptable, accommodating, adjustable, compliant, flexible, supple, tolerant, variable, yielding

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Antonyms: rigid
Contrasted words: brittle, inflexible, stiff, tense, blue, dejected, depressed, gloomy, melancholy, sad, flaccid, limp
Related Words: ductile, malleable, pliable, pliant, plastic, rubberlike, rubbery, adaptable, moldable, stretchable, yielding, bouncy, limber, lithe, animated, gay, lively, sprightly, vivacious, ebullient, high-spirited, mettlesome, soaring, spirited, recuperative

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. e‧las‧tic¹ /ɪˈlæstɪk/ noun [uncountable]
a type of rubber material that can stretch and then return to its usual length or size:
a piece of elastic

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. elastic² adjective
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Modern Latin; Origin: elasticus, from Late Greek elastos 'able to change shape']

1. made of elastic:
an elastic cord

2. a material that is elastic can stretch and then go back to its usual length or size:
the horny elastic pad in a horse’s hoof

3. a system or plan that is elastic can change or be changed easily:
Demand for this type of holiday will probably be fairly elastic.

4. American English if a piece of clothing is elastic, it is made with material that can stretch:
children’s pants with an elastic waist

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

elastic
noun
ADJ. loose, tight an old skirt with loose elastic
QUANT. length, piece The trousers are held up by a length of elastic around the waist.
ELASTIC + VERB break, go, snap The elastic in these socks has gone.

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