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pliably

/ˈplaɪ.ə.bli/
pli · a · bly
Adjective:pliable
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• adverb

1

In a way that bends, yields, or shapes easily without breaking; with physical flexibility.

Example

"Once warmed in the kiln, the thin strips of willow wood bent pliably around the basket frame."

2

In an adaptable, compliant, or easily influenced manner.

Example

"The junior committee members responded pliably to the chairperson's revised agenda, offering no objections."

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• Rhymes for pliably

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'pliable' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'pliable' derives from Old French 'pliable', from 'plier' (to fold or bend), ultimately from Latin 'plicare' (to fold).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pliably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pliably
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