ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pliable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈplaɪəbəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Pliable is an adjective meaning Soft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded.

Meaning

Soft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded.

More Meanings

  1. Easily persuaded; yielding to influence.

Example Sentences

You will find the clay perfectly pliable as long as it stays moist.

Synonyms for pliable

Depending on context, synonyms include lithy, pliant, susceptible, malleable, flexible, elastic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include flexible, flexile, bendable, pliant, ductile, tensile.

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