adjective
capable of being influenced or formed
Synonyms
Examples
- the plastic minds of children
- a pliant nature
adjective
capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
Synonyms
Examples
- ductile copper
- malleable metals such as gold
- they soaked the leather to made it pliable
- pliant molten glass
- made of highly tensile steel alloy
adjective
able to adjust readily to different conditions
Synonyms
Examples
- an adaptable person
- a flexible personality
- an elastic clause in a contract
adjective
capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking
Synonyms
Examples
- a flexible wire
- a pliant young tree