Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

PLIABLE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word pliable. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word pliable. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
pliablypliabilitypliableness

Best Alternative Words for PLIABLE

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
bendable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking

flexible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of being changed

• able to flex; able to bend easily

• making or willing to make concessions

adjective satellite

• able to adjust readily to different conditions

• bending and snapping back readily without breaking

malleable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily influenced

• capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

adaptable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use

moldable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)

supple
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

• (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable

• (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely

verb

• make pliant and flexible

pliant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of being influenced or formed

• capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

• able to adjust readily to different conditions

• capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking

ductile
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily influenced

• capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

elastic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

noun

• a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together

• a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material

adjective satellite

• able to adjust readily to different conditions

fictile
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the craft of pottery

adjective satellite

• susceptible to being led or directed

• capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)

tensile
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to tension

adjective satellite

• capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

tractile
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

waxy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• made of or covered with wax

• easily impressed or influenced

adjective satellite

• capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking

• having the paleness of wax

Best Hypernyms For PLIABLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pliable, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
adaptable ductile elastic flexible malleable plastic pliant supple tractable workable yielding

Alternatives for BENDABLE

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen