yielding

adjective

yield·​ing ˈyēl-diŋ 

1

: productive

a high-yielding wheat

2

: lacking rigidity or stiffness : flexible

3

: disposed to submit or comply

a docile and yielding temperament

Synonyms of yielding

• resigned
• obedient
• passive

Examples of yielding in a Sentence

She has a gentle, yielding temperament.

The seat was made with a soft and yielding material.

Recent Examples on the Web

Higher rates tend to increase the relative appeal of yielding assets such as government bonds versus non-yielding precious metals like gold. —Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026

Lower real interest rates historically reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like silver, while also supporting the industrial activity that drives silver demand in electronics, electric vehicles and green technology. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026

The warrior is both strong and yielding, capable of decisive action and deliberate restraint. —Richard P. Weigand, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026

When interest rates rise, the cost of holding non-yielding assets such as Bitcoin increases. —Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for yielding

• unyielding
• shielding
• wielding

Kids Definition

yielding

adjective

yield·​ing ˈyēl-diŋ 

1

: not rigid or stiff : flexible

a yielding mass

2

: tending to give in to the wishes of another

a cheerful yielding nature