pliable Meaning & Definition
/ˈplaɪəbəl/
What Does Pliable Mean?
As an adjective, pliable means Soft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded. It is also used to mean Easily persuaded; yielding to influence.
Pliable: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈplaɪəbəl/ |
| Synonyms | pliant, susceptible and malleable |
| Comparative / superlative | more pliable, most pliable |
Pliable Definition (Adjective)
- Soft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded.
You will find the clay perfectly pliable as long as it stays moist.
- Easily persuaded; yielding to influence.
Synonyms of Pliable
Pliable synonyms and antonyms →Pliable in a Sentence
You will find the clay perfectly pliable as long as it stays moist.
Word Forms & Grammar
pliable (comparative more pliable, superlative most pliable)
Words That Rhyme With Pliable
Origin of Pliable
From Middle French, from Old French ploiable, from ploiier (“to fold”). By surface analysis, ply + -able. Compare pliant.
Quick Answers About Pliable
What part of speech is pliable?
Pliable is an adjective.
What is another word for pliable?
Close synonyms of pliable are pliant, susceptible and malleable. See the full list of pliable synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of pliable?
The comparative form is more pliable and the superlative form is most pliable.