sturdy vs supple

sturdy

adj
  • Of firm build; stiff; stout; strong. 

  • Resolute, in a good sense; or firm, unyielding quality. 

  • Solid in structure or person. 

noun
  • A disease caused by a coenurus infestation in the brain of an animal, especially a sheep or canid; coenurosis. 

supple

adj
  • Lithe and agile when moving and bending. 

  • Compliant; yielding to the will of others. 

  • Pliant, flexible, easy to bend. 

verb
  • To make or become supple. 

  • To make compliant, submissive, or obedient. 

How often have the words sturdy and supple occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )