yielding — easily bent, flexible, or giving way under pressure
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily bent, flexible, or giving way under pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 굽히기 쉬운, 유연한
Korean pronunciation: **이**엘딩
Example Sentences
- The yielding sofa swallowed him whole like a furniture monster.
- His yielding nature made him agree to wear a pink tutu to the party.
- The yielding clay was perfect for making pottery.
yielding
ADJECTIVE//ˈjiːldɪŋ//
easily bent, flexible, or giving way under pressure
A construction worker tests the yielding wooden beam under pressure
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Yielding while wielding, gracefully shielding!
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Origin
From Old English 'gieldan' meaning 'to pay, give, or repay.' Over time, the meaning evolved from giving payment to giving way or surrendering.
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“The yielding sofa swallowed him whole like a furniture monster.”
“His yielding nature made him agree to wear a pink tutu to the party.”
“The yielding clay was perfect for making pottery.”
“She found the yielding fabric comfortable for her workout clothes.”
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