CEFR B1

pliable

adjective

Meaning

Easily bent or shaped without breaking.

Examples

The pliable dough was easy to roll out.
Children are often more pliable than adults when learning new skills.

Synonyms: flexible, supple, malleable, ductile

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pliable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈplaɪəbəl/

Definition

Easily bent or shaped without breaking.

Examples

The pliable dough was easy to roll out.
Children are often more pliable than adults when learning new skills.
The rubber hose was pliable enough to fit through the narrow opening.

How to Use pliable

pliable as (collocation): Used to compare something's flexibility to another. — "The new material is pliable as rubber."

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