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

Examples

• The pliant willow branches swayed gracefully in the wind.
• She worked the pliant clay into a beautiful sculpture.
• The young bamboo shoots were pliant enough to weave into baskets.
• He had a pliant personality and rarely disagreed with anyone.
• The pliant student always followed the teacher’s suggestions without question.
• The leather became more pliant after being treated with oil.
• Politicians often seek pliant advisors who won’t challenge their decisions.