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pliant

/plˈaɪənt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. capable of being influenced or formed
    “the plastic minds of children”
  2. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
    “ductile copper”
  3. able to adjust readily to different conditions
    “an adaptable person”
  4. capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking
    “a flexible wire”

Synonyms for pliant

Words that rhyme with pliant

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