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pliable
/ ˈɪəə /
adjective
easily moulded, bent, influenced, or altered
Other Word Forms
- pliability noun
- pliableness noun
- pliably adverb
- nonpliable adjective
- nonpliably adverb
- unpliable adjective
- unpliably adverb
- ˈ adverb
- ˌˈٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The higher butterfat content provides a richer flavor and creamier texture, while the slow-churned process makes the butter smoother and more pliable.
Unlike eye surgery, which is common, operations aren’t often performed on the pliable bones and hair cell receptors of the middle ear, the source of natural hearing.
Chimpanzees live a long time, but like us, they are only cute and pliable for a relatively few years.
Shielding Harris from scrutiny could also have serious consequences when, unprotected by a teleprompter or a pliable press corps, she produces one of her signature word salads.
And anyone who compares a copper wire with a steel coat hanger will quickly discern that copper is much more pliable than steel.
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