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pliable

/ˈplaɪəbəl/adjective

Easy to bend, shape, or mold without breaking.

Example sentences

  • “Soak the willow branches in water to keep them pliable for weaving.”
  • “Warm the clay in your hands until it becomes soft and pliable.”

Also figurative for people who are easily influenced or managed. 'Pliant' covers much the same ground.

Featured as word of the day on September 3, 2026.

Synonyms for pliable

Antonyms

  • rigid
  • stiff
  • brittle

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