pliable

• Qui peut être plié ou fléchi sans se casser ; flexible. Se dit aussi d'une personne ou d'un esprit qui se laisse facilement influencer ou convaincre.

Describes something that is easily bent, flexible, or easily influenced or persuaded.

1. Easily bent or shapedB2formal

   Capable of being bent or shaped without breaking; flexible.

   pliable, flexible

   • The clay is pliable and easy to mold into shapes.
   • Warm the metal until it becomes pliable enough to bend.
   • Pliable materials are essential for making certain crafts.

   Synonymesbendableductileflexiblemalleableplasticsuppleworkable

   Antonymesfirmhardinflexiblerigidstiffunyielding

2. Easily influenced or persuadedC1formal

   Easily influenced, controlled, or persuaded by others.

   influenceable

   • He is a pliable person who agrees with everyone.
   • The young apprentice was pliable and eager to learn.
   • Pliable minds are often shaped by strong leaders.

   Synonymescompliantdocileimpressionablemalleablesuggestibletractableyielding

   Antonymesadamantheadstronginflexibleobstinaterigidstubbornunbendingunyielding