Elastic
Elastic adjective - Able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted.
Flimsy and elastic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flimsy" instead an adjective "Elastic".
Nearby Words: elasticity, elasticated
Flimsy
Flimsy adjective - Being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance.
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