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pliant
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pli·ant

adjective \ˈplī-ənt\

Definition of PLIANT

1
: pliable 1a
2
: easily influenced : yielding
3
: suitable for varied uses
— pli·ant·ly adverb
— pli·ant·ness noun
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Examples of PLIANT

  1. a pliant Congress that will do whatever the President wants
  2. <a pliant branch bent low with the weight of ripe fruit>

First Known Use of PLIANT

14th century

Related to PLIANT

Synonyms
bendy [chiefly British], flexible, limber, lissome (also lissom), lithe, lithesome, pliable, willowy, supple
Antonyms
inflexible, rigid, stiff, stiffened
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Rhymes with PLIANT

Bryant, client, giant, riant

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