malleable

• Bezeichnet ein Material, das sich durch Hämmern oder Pressen formen lässt, ohne zu brechen; auch im übertragenen Sinn für einen Menschen, der leicht beeinflussbar ist oder sich anpasst.

Describes a material that can be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking; also used figuratively to describe a person who is easily influenced or adaptable.

1. Capable of being shapedC1formaltechnical

   Describes a material, especially metal, that can be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking.

   Formbar

   • Gold is the most malleable of all metals.
   • The blacksmith heated the iron until it became malleable.
   • Malleable materials are essential for forging tools.

   Synonymebendableductileflexiblemoldableplasticpliablesuppleworkable

   Antonymebrittleinflexiblerigid

2. Easily influenced or adaptableC1formal

   Describes a person or their character as being easily influenced, controlled, or changed by external factors.

   Beeinflussbar

   • Young children are often more malleable than teenagers.
   • His opinion was malleable under the influence of his peers.
   • A leader should be firm, not overly malleable.

   Synonymeadaptableamenablecompliantdocileflexibleimpressionablepliablesuggestiblesusceptibletractableyielding

   Antonymeadamantinflexibleintractableobstinaterigidstubbornunbendingunyielding