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pliantly

/ˈplaɪ.ənt.li/
pli · ant · ly
Adjective:pliant
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• adverb

1

In an easily influenced, compliant, or yielding manner toward the wishes or authority of others.

Example

"The committee members nodded pliantly to every proposal put forward by the new director."

2

In a physically flexible, supple, or easily bent manner without breaking.

Example

"The young willow branches swayed pliantly in the strong autumn breeze."

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• Rhymes for pliantly

• Nearby Words

pliably
pliancy
pliant
pliantly
plier
pliers
plight

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective pliant plus the adverbial suffix -ly; pliant entered Middle English from Old French pliant, the present participle of plier ('to fold or bend'), ultimately from Latin plicare ('to fold').

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