pliant — easily bent; flexible and able to adapt or be influenced
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily bent; flexible and able to adapt or be influenced
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplaɪənt/
Korean meaning: 휘어지기 쉬운; 유연하고 적응하거나 영향받기 쉬운
Korean pronunciation: **플라**이언트
Example Sentences
- The yoga instructor was so pliant, she could tie herself into a pretzel!
- His pliant attitude made him popular with all the teachers.
- The bamboo's pliant stem bent but never broke in the storm.
pliant
ADJECTIVE//ˈplaɪənt//
easily bent; flexible and able to adapt or be influenced
The pliant student easily bends into each new yoga pose
Be pliant and compliant, not rigidly defiant!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'pliant', derived from Latin 'plicare' meaning 'to fold' or 'to bend'. The word entered English in the 14th century, maintaining its sense of physical and metaphorical flexibility.
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📝Examples
“The yoga instructor was so pliant, she could tie herself into a pretzel!”
“His pliant attitude made him popular with all the teachers.”
“The bamboo's pliant stem bent but never broke in the storm.”
“She was too pliant for her own good, always agreeing with everyone.”
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