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Meaning of pliable
The primary meaning of "pliable" refers to something that is easily bent or shaped, or someone who is easily influenced or willing to adapt.
Etymology of pliable
The word "pliable" originates from the Old French word "pliable", which is derived from the Latin word "pliabilis", meaning "that can be folded" or "capable of being bent".
The Latin word "pliabilis" is a combination of "pliare", meaning "to fold", and the suffix "-abilis", which forms an adjective indicating capability or possibility.
Synonyms
flexible
adaptable
supple
pliant
yielding
compliant
accommodating
flexible
responsive
receptive
resilient
elastic
ductile
malleable
manageable
tractable
obedient
docile
submissive
amenable
cooperative
willing
agreeable
flexible
gentle
soft
lenient
permissive
tolerant
patient
forbearing
long-suffering
indulgent
lenient
lax
easy-going
easy
relaxed
casual
informal
pliantly
flexibly
adaptably
supplely
yielding
complianly
Definitions
- Able to be bent or shaped without breaking, typically because of a lack of rigidity.
- * Willing to change or adapt, typically in response to persuasion or pressure.
Usage Examples
- The pliable material was easy to shape into different forms.
- * She was a pliable person who could adapt to any situation.
- * The pliable nature of the young tree allowed it to bend in the strong wind without breaking.
Antonyms
inflexible
rigid
stiff
unyielding
stubborn
obstinate
uncooperative
resistant
opposed
unwilling
unadaptable
inflexible
rigidly
stiffly
uncompromisingly
unrelentingly
stubbornly
obstinately
defiantly
rebelliously
disobediently
unruly
unmanageable
intractable
uncompromising
unyielding
hard
firm
tough
unshakeable
immovable
unchangeable