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geschmeidig

supple, smooth and pliable

adjective ge-SHMY-dig Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Also means

sleek, ingratiating

Usage Note

Geschmeidig describes material or skin that moves and bends easily without resistance — the opposite of spröde. Geschmeidiges Leder is soft and flexible. Figuratively it can mean smoothly diplomatic, sometimes with a negative undertone.

Examples

"Der Teig war nach dem Kneten geschmeidig und elastisch."

Natural Translation

The dough was supple and elastic after kneading.

Literal Translation

The dough was supple and elastic after kneading.

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