pliant

Definition of pliant

Adjectives

capable of being influenced or formed
"a pliant nature"
Synonyms:
plastic
impressible, impressionable, waxy
easily impressed or influenced
capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
"pliant molten glass"
Synonyms:
ductile, malleable, pliable, tensile, tractile
formed
having or given a form or shape
able to adjust readily to different conditions
Synonyms:
elastic, flexible, pliable
adaptable
capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking
"a pliant young tree"
Synonyms:
bendable, pliable, waxy
flexible, flexile
able to flex; able to bend easily

Vocabulary Lists for pliant

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
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William Golding's "Lord of the Flies" Chapters 1-6 »(194 words)
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flexible »(20 words)
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  • elastic
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feelings »(5461 words)
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Words that contain pliant

compliant
 noncompliant
 pliantness
 suppliant
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