1. the quality of being easily bent, flexible, or adaptable
2. the quality of being easily influenced or controlled by others

Examples

• The pliancy of the young branches made them perfect for weaving baskets.
• Yoga helps maintain the pliancy of muscles and joints as we age.
• The metal’s pliancy allowed the craftsman to shape it into intricate designs.
• Her pliancy in negotiations often led to favorable compromises.
• The teacher appreciated the student’s pliancy when it came to trying new learning methods.
• The pliancy of the material made it ideal for creating flexible packaging.
• His excessive pliancy made him vulnerable to manipulation by stronger personalities.