1. in a manner that is capable of being molded, shaped, or formed; with plasticity
Usage: rare or technical usage; often used in scientific or artistic contexts
2. in a manner resembling plastic; artificially or superficially
Usage: informal or critical usage

Examples

• The clay responded plasticly to the sculptor's hands.
• Her smile seemed plasticly perfect, lacking genuine warmth.
• The material deformed plasticly under sustained pressure.
• He spoke in a plasticly cheerful tone that felt insincere.
• The polymer behaved plasticly at elevated temperatures.