flexed

American

[flekst] / flɛkst /

adjective

bent or contracted, as a part of the body.

When roller skating, a low posture and slightly flexed knees will help your stability.
Heraldry. (of a human leg) depicted as bent at the knee.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of flex.

Other Word Forms

unflexed adjective

Etymology

Origin of flexed

First recorded in 1515–25; flex ¹ + -ed ² for the adjective senses; flex ¹ + -ed ¹ for the verb sense

Example Sentences

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His wife’s trust flexed its muscle when it elected Miles Everson to the board over the weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

James flexed in front of his teammates on the bench, who stood to give their approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

As for our fully flexed Turbo Premium Plus, there was boost aplenty when it was on the boil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Of the new contract, the NHS spokesperson said its value had been calculated based on the rate of new claims received - and could "be flexed" if that changes.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

“We get Inej’s feet patched up—” She flexed them, then stood, testing her bare soles on the gravel.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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