stretchiest

Maximally able to extend

Stretchiest is the superlative form of stretchy, describing whatever has the most elasticity or give among items being compared: These are the stretchiest jeans I own.

The word applies to fabrics, materials, or figuratively to concepts like budgets or interpretations: the stretchiest reading of the law.

elastic

spandex

Elastic synthetic fiber

  • elastaneStretchable synthetic fiber
  • lycraElastic synthetic fiber
  • rubberElastic polymer from trees

latex · elastomer · neoprene · silicone · bungee · slingshot · waistband · leggings · swimsuit · athletic wear

flexible

pliability

Ability to bend easily

plasticity · malleability · ductility · springiness · extensibility · pliantness · softness · give · resilience · workability

figurative

adaptability

Ability to adjust readily

elasticity · resilience · expandability · capacity · limits · boundaries · tolerance · budget · deadline · imagination

exercise

yoga

Mind-body exercise discipline

  • pilatesControlled movement exercise method
  • warmupPre-activity preparation
  • cooldownGradual intensity reduction

splits · backbend · hamstrings · foam rolling · range of motion · contortion · gymnastics · calisthenics · limbering

Opposites
elasticity/flexibility

stretchieststiffest

Superlative of inflexible

hardest · tightest · firmest

Family

stretchier

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G