Definitions

pliability

[plahy-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌplaɪ əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

NOUN

flexibility

Synonyms

STRONG

affability bounce complaisance compliance docility ductility elasticity flaccidity flexibleness give litheness malleability plasticity pliancy pliantness resilience resiliency spring springiness suppleness tractability

WEAK

adjustability extensibility limberness malleableness pliableness tensility

Example Sentences

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The pliability of the platform fed into our natural creativity in terms of how we repurpose things.

From Salon

In the hands of the powerful, that pliability has had harsh consequences for centuries.

From Los Angeles Times

“It shows the pliability of Scripture - the way that each group tries to marshal arguments on its behalf,” he said.

From Washington Times

“It shows the pliability of Scripture — the way that each group tries to marshal arguments on its behalf,” he said.

From Seattle Times

Of course the two-time Academy Award-winning actress ditched that pliability long ago.

From New York Times