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Definition of «pliancy»

Pliancy is a quality or characteristic that refers to something being flexible, adaptable and easily managed. It describes an ability to bend without breaking, to be molded into different shapes while maintaining its integrity. In other words, pliant things are able to change their form in response to external forces without losing their essential nature.

Usage examples

  1. The pliancy of the yoga instructor allowed her to effortlessly transition from one pose to another.
  2. The pliancy of the gymnast's body enabled her to execute complex moves with precision.
  3. The fabric's pliancy made it suitable for the creation of flexible and comfortable clothing.
  4. The pliancy of the volunteer's schedule allowed her to help with various projects throughout the day.
  5. The therapist's pliancy in adapting different therapeutic techniques catered to each client's specific needs.
  6. The marionette's pliancy allowed the puppeteer to manipulate its movements with ease.
  7. The negotiation's success relied on the pliancy of both parties involved in finding a mutually beneficial solution.
  8. The pliancy of the rubber material made it ideal for creating shock-absorbing components in engineering.
  9. The artist's painting displayed the pliancy of the brush strokes, adding depth to the artwork.
  10. The student's academic success was a result of her pliancy in adapting study techniques based on the subject.

Sentences with «pliancy»

  • Rees takes care to touch on the viewpoints of every member in her ensemble: from the open hatred of Pappy to the more sublimated prejudice of Henry, from the weary pliancy of Hap (who, on the subject of white people, advises his son that there's «no point in fighting, they're gonna win every time») to the understandable fury of Ronsel. (theatlantic.com)
  • «The GT feels balanced and poised in corners, super direct and alert, but there's also good pliancy over bumps, particularly in the softer damper settings. (evo.co.uk)
  • By giving the ST just a little more pace and a little more pliancy in the suspension it's raised the Fiesta's game. (evo.co.uk)
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