pliable
ˈplaɪəbəl
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Definition of pliable - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
flexible materialeasily bent or shaped without breaking
  • The wire is pliable and easy to work with.
ductile flexible malleable
2.
suggestibleeasily influenced or persuaded
  • He was pliable and agreed to the terms without much discussion..
malleable tractable
3.
adaptableable to adjust readily to different conditions
  • His pliable nature made him successful in various roles.
adaptable flexible
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Origin of pliable

Latin, plicare (to fold)

Terms with pliable included in their meaning

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texture
softer and more pliable when pressed
waxyadj.
moldable
easily molded or pliable
lab chemistry
petroleum-derived pliable wax with tiny crystals, used for packaging and manufacturing
leatherwood
plant with pliable bark used for crafting
substance treatment
make a substance softer and more pliable by adding a plasticizer
material additive
substance added to materials to make them more pliable
situations
possible to make more flexible or pliable
plants
shrub with pliable bark and yellow flowers

Examples of pliable in a sentence

  • Pliable materials are preferred in crafting.
  • The pliable student quickly adopted the new study methods.
  • Her pliable nature made her a favorite among the negotiators.
  • The pliable policies allowed for quick adaptation.
  • Her pliable mindset helped her thrive in new environments.

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  1. French:souple, docile, ...
  2. German:biegsam, beeinflussbar, ...
  3. Italian:flessibile, ...
  4. Spanish:flexible, adaptable, ...
  5. Portuguese:flexível, influenciável, ...
  6. Chinese:可塑的, 易受影响的, ...
  7. Japanese:柔軟な, 影響されやすい, ...
  8. Arabic:مَرِن, سَهْلُ الانْقِياد, ...
  9. Hebrew:גָּמִישׁ, נוֹחַ לְהַשְׁפָּעָה, ...
  10. Russian:гибкий, податливый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гнучкий, піддатливий, ...
  12. Hindi:लचीला, प्रभावग्राही, ...
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