1. easily bent or shaped without breaking; flexible
2. easily influenced or controlled by others

Examples

• The pliable wire could be bent into any shape needed.
• Leather becomes more pliable when it’s warm and moist.
• The young branches were pliable enough to weave into a basket.
• She was too pliable and always agreed with whatever her friends suggested.
• The coach preferred pliable players who would follow his instructions without question.
• Clay remains pliable until it’s fired in the kiln.
• His pliable nature made him easy to manipulate.