Synonyms for

Pliable

Verb / ˈplaɪʌbʌl / Another word for pliable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be bent, shaped, or twisted easily without breaking

Synonyms & similar words

bendable pliant elastic tensile tractile waxy fictile flexible ductile malleable flexible malleable adaptable elastic supple pliant bendable workable manageable yielding ductile soft limber tractable lithe sinuous lissome nimble graceful bouncy

Example sentences

  1. The wire is so pliable that it can be twisted into any shape.
  2. The dough was pliable enough to be rolled into a thin sheet.
  3. The plastic is extremely pliable and can be molded into various forms.
  4. The rubber band was pliable enough to stretch and snap back into shape.
  5. The artist used pliable clay to create a sculpture.

Quotes

  • The flexible and pliable will always win over the rigid and unbending. - Unknown
  • The most pliable and resilient thing in the world is the human spirit. - Unknown
  • The future belongs to the flexible, not the stubbornly pliable. - Unknown

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