Meaning & use

Flexibly

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In a way that can easily adapt or change to suit different conditions or requirements.

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The team responded flexibly when the project's deadline suddenly moved up.

The material bends flexibly without cracking under pressure.

A note on using this word

Common in professional contexts describing schedules, policies, or materials that adjust readily to change.

Words with a similar meaning

adaptablyversatilely

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Words with an opposite meaning

rigidly

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