BENDY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

bendy

adjective

ˈben-dē

Definition of bendy

chiefly British

as in flexible

able to bend easily without breaking the kids love to use bendy straws

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Recent Examples of bendy The Mobi Fold embraces its bendy nature and, sensibly, automatically turns on when opened up and turns off when it’s folded shut. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026 What many people don’t realize, Cortez continued, is that curly hair is more prone to dryness because the scalp’s natural oils don’t travel as easily down bendy strands. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 Length-wise, the size down fit me perfectly, and both the leggings and the top stayed put without being too restrictive, even in the bendiest yoga poses. — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 6 May 2026 The Knife was in fact quite cheap, surprisingly bendy and light. — Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bendy

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Thickness, though, is not always an option—optical films have to stay clear, protective layers on aircraft have to stay light and flexible, and the barriers on outdoor electronics are thin by design.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Soft loafers are also resonating for their lightweight, flexible construction and polished look without sacrificing comfort.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag to hold in moisture, then put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
YouTube and social media even walk viewers through DIY portable bidets built from plastic soda bottles.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of plastic

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Modeling the look in the floor-length mirror of her hotel room, the mom of one paired the look with a floppy white sunhat, shades, and a pair of cream slippers.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
The clothes are body-conscious—with the occasional nod to a floppy tradwife sleeve.

— Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of floppy

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