bendy

IPA/ˈbendi/
KK[bˈɛndi]IPA/ˈbendi/

bendy — adjective

  • bendypositive
  • bendiercomparative
  • bendiestsuperlative

1. A bendy object changes its shape when you press or fold it and does not crack or

1.形容詞B1
釋義

A bendy object changes its shape when you press or fold it and does not crack or break.

例句

Mei-Lin bent the thin wire into a heart shape because it was so bendy.

be + bendy describing a material property

The new plastic ruler is so bendy that Diego can curve it without breaking it.

so bendy that + result clause

同義詞
  • flexible

    neutral and more formal; covers all contexts

  • pliable

    more technical; used for materials that keep a new shape after bending

  • supple

    suggests smooth, pleasant flexibility, often for leather or fabric

反義詞

用法筆記

More informal than 'flexible' or 'pliable'. Commonly used for everyday objects made of plastic, rubber, or thin metal.

常見錯誤

❌This glass is bendy.
✅This plastic is bendy.
💡Glass cannot bend without breaking; 'bendy' is for materials that can change shape safely.
❌The tree branch is bendy.
✅The young tree branch is bendy.
💡Only soft, flexible branches are described as bendy; thick old branches are not.

2. A bendy road turns in many different directions as it goes along, with lots of c

2.形容詞B1
釋義

A bendy road turns in many different directions as it goes along, with lots of curves.

例句

The bendy mountain road made Santi feel a little sick during the drive.

bendy + [road type] describing a route

Haruki prefers the highway over the bendy coastal route to reach home faster.

同義詞
  • winding

    more formal and common for descriptions of roads, rivers, and paths

  • twisting

    emphasises sudden sharp changes of direction

  • curvy

    informal, similar register to bendy

反義詞

用法筆記

Only used for roads, paths, and routes — not for objects that simply have a curved shape (like a hook or a smile). For rivers, use 'winding' instead.

常見錯誤

❌The bendy river flows through the valley.
✅The winding river flows through the valley.
💡'Bendy' is not the usual word for rivers in English.

3. A bendy person can move their body into many positions by bending their arms, le

3.形容詞B2
釋義

A bendy person can move their body into many positions by bending their arms, legs, or back without difficulty.

例句

Yumi stretches her legs every morning to stay bendy enough for gymnastics.

stay bendy — maintain flexibility over time

The yoga teacher was so bendy that she could touch her toes to the floor.

同義詞
  • supple

    more formal; describes smooth, attractive flexibility

  • flexible

    neutral and the most common word for body flexibility

  • limber

    specifically about being able to move and bend freely

反義詞

用法筆記

Often used in sports and fitness contexts, especially for gymnasts, dancers, and yoga or Pilates practitioners. This sense is less common for describing casual flexibility.

常見錯誤

❌She is bendy because she is young.
✅She is bendy because she practises yoga every day.
💡Being bendy comes from regular stretching and practice, not just youth.