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yielding
[ yeel-ding ]
adjective
- inclined to give in; submissive; compliant:
a timid, yielding man.
- tending to give way, especially under pressure; flexible; supple; pliable:
a yielding mattress.
- (of a crop, soil, etc.) producing a yield; productive.
yielding
/ ˈᾱːɪŋ /
adjective
- compliant, submissive, or flexible
- pliable or soft
a yielding material
Derived Forms
- ˈ⾱徱ԲԱ, noun
- ˈ⾱徱Բ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ⾱iԲ· adverb
- ⾱iԲ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·⾱iԲ adjective
- ܲ·⾱iԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
It's a familiar refrain from those who feel elections can bring attention and promises, without always yielding results.
He appealed for air defences, tanks, rockets and fighter jets, with nations such as Germany hesitating over fears of the war escalating, before yielding to his requests.
The moment that we yield the word "free" to something besides a person, we are yielding our freedom.
He was frustrating but efficient, walking four and loading the bases twice but eventually yielding two runs in five innings for the win.
This spring, Conforto’s work with Dodgers coaches has begun yielding encouraging results.
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