Yielding Meaning in English
word · lemma: yield
Definition
Describes someone or something that gives way easily, is willing to agree, or is soft and flexible instead of firm. It can refer to people (submissive or agreeable) or materials (not stiff, easy to bend).
Usage & Nuances
'Yielding' is more formal and slightly old-fashioned for people, often describing compliant or flexible personalities. For materials, it literally means soft or bendable. Common with 'yielding personality', 'yielding surface', 'yielding nature'. Not used for strong-willed or rigid things.
Example Sentences
She has a yielding personality and avoids arguments.
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The sofa is very comfortable with its yielding cushions.
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A yielding tree branch will bend under the snow.
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His yielding attitude made it easy to reach a compromise.
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The ground was so yielding my feet sank with every step.
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Don’t mistake her yielding nature for weakness—she knows how to stand up for herself.
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