elastic

The word “elastic” has 3 syllables: e-las-tic

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlæstɪk/

What is synonym and antonym for elastic?

In the thesaurus, “elastic” has 61 synonyms and 41 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elastic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elastic

accommodating
adaptable
adjustable
airy
alterable
animated
bouncy
buoyant
changeable
changing
complaisant
compliant
ductile
ebullient
effervescent
expansive
extendible
extensible
flexible
fluctuating
fluid
high-spirited
inconstant
irrepressible
kneadable
labile
limber
lissom
lissome
lithe
lithesome
lively
malleable
modifiable
moldable
plastic
pliable
pliant
recuperative
resilient
rubberlike
rubbery
soaring
spirited
sprightly
springy
stretch
stretchable
stretchy
supple
tempered
unstable
unsteady
variable
varying
versatile
vivacious
volatile
whippy
willowy
yielding

Antonyms for elastic

brittle
compact
constant
crisp
crumbly
difficult
established
firm
fixed
flakey
flaky
friable
hard
immutable
inelastic
inflexible
intolerant
invariable
nonelastic
nonmalleable
ramrod
rigid
set
short
solid
stable
steady
stiff
tense
unadaptable
unalterable
unbendable
unbudgeable
unchangeable
unchanging
unflexible
ungiving
uniform
unpliable
unvarying
unyielding

Meanings of elastic

noun
1. An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
2. An elastic band.
adjective
1. Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
2. Made of elastic.
3. Of clothing, elasticated.
4. Sensitive to changes in price.
5. Springy; bouncy; vivacious.
6. Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.

Example Sentences

The band is made of elastic material, making it perfect for stretching.
Elastic bands are commonly used in office settings to keep papers together.
Her dress had an elastic waistband that provided a comfortable fit.
The elastic properties of the material allowed it to return to its original shape after being stretched.
He appreciated the elastic nature of the workout routine, which could be adjusted to his needs.

On this page you'll find 102 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elastic, such as: accommodating, adaptable, adjustable, airy, alterable, animated, bouncy.

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