Definition of yielding in English:

yielding

adjectiveˈjiːldɪŋˈjildɪŋ

1(of a substance or object) giving way under pressure; not hard or rigid.
she dropped on to the yielding cushions
Example sentencesExamples
- We collapse in a disappointing heap on the yielding sand.
- Darien leapt off the swing and landed on the yielding sand.
- The cookies tasted home-made, with just the right ratio of dry crumbliness to chewiness and that fantastic contrast you get from crunchy baked hazelnuts and soft, yielding fruit.
- It was both yielding as water normally is and yet hard like glass.
- The expedition crossed the shelf of rock, testing the non-slip soles of their rubber boots to the limit, and set off along slightly yielding sand.
- He walked out on yielding sand and looked up the rock-face.
- Instead of unpredictable bounces on baking hard surfaces, Monty realised the yielding landing areas would suit his dartboard game.
- Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water.
Synonyms
malleable, easily influenced, impressionable, flexible, adaptable, pliant, compliant, docile, biddable, tractable, like putty in one's hands, manageable, governable, controllable, amenable, accommodating, susceptible, suggestible, influenceable, persuadable, manipulable, responsive, receptive
1. 1.1 (of a person) complying with the requests or desires of others.
  a gentle, yielding person
  Synonyms
  compliant, complying, consenting, cooperative, willing, obliging, agreeable, amenable, tractable, persuadable, easily persuaded, pliant, flexible, easy, unprotesting, resigned
2in combination Giving a product or generating a financial return of a specified amount.
higher-yielding wheat

Derivatives

yieldingly

adverbˈjiːldɪŋliˈjildɪŋli

Once bitten into, the donut transforms into angel-light wisps of sugar-bathed steam, melting so yieldingly in the mouth.
Example sentencesExamples
- He yieldingly tossed his entire wallet across the table.
- The contrast between the yieldingly tender meat and the crispy crackling making this the best pork belly I've eaten.
- Pork tenderloin featured medallions of yieldingly tender meat, so delicate it could be cut by waving a knife in its general direction.
- I love mine with a crisp crust yet yieldingly chewy on the inside.

yieldingness

noun

Rhymes

Fielding

Definition of yielding in US English:

yielding

adjectiveˈjildɪŋˈyēldiNG

1(of a substance or object) giving way under pressure; not hard or rigid.
she dropped on to the yielding cushions
Example sentencesExamples
- Instead of unpredictable bounces on baking hard surfaces, Monty realised the yielding landing areas would suit his dartboard game.
- He walked out on yielding sand and looked up the rock-face.
- We collapse in a disappointing heap on the yielding sand.
- The expedition crossed the shelf of rock, testing the non-slip soles of their rubber boots to the limit, and set off along slightly yielding sand.
- Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water.
- It was both yielding as water normally is and yet hard like glass.
- The cookies tasted home-made, with just the right ratio of dry crumbliness to chewiness and that fantastic contrast you get from crunchy baked hazelnuts and soft, yielding fruit.
- Darien leapt off the swing and landed on the yielding sand.
Synonyms
malleable, easily influenced, impressionable, flexible, adaptable, pliant, compliant, docile, biddable, tractable, like putty in one's hands, manageable, governable, controllable, amenable, accommodating, susceptible, suggestible, influenceable, persuadable, manipulable, responsive, receptive
1. 1.1 (of a person) complying with the requests or desires of others.
  a gentle, yielding person
  Synonyms
  compliant, complying, consenting, cooperative, willing, obliging, agreeable, amenable, tractable, persuadable, easily persuaded, pliant, flexible, easy, unprotesting, resigned
2in combination Giving a product or generating a financial return of a specified amount.
higher-yielding wheat

单词	yielding
释义	Definition of yielding in English: yielding adjectiveˈjiːldɪŋˈjildɪŋ 1(of a substance or object) giving way under pressure; not hard or rigid. she dropped on to the yielding cushions Example sentencesExamples We collapse in a disappointing heap on the yielding sand. Darien leapt off the swing and landed on the yielding sand. The cookies tasted home-made, with just the right ratio of dry crumbliness to chewiness and that fantastic contrast you get from crunchy baked hazelnuts and soft, yielding fruit. It was both yielding as water normally is and yet hard like glass. The expedition crossed the shelf of rock, testing the non-slip soles of their rubber boots to the limit, and set off along slightly yielding sand. He walked out on yielding sand and looked up the rock-face. Instead of unpredictable bounces on baking hard surfaces, Monty realised the yielding landing areas would suit his dartboard game. Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water. Synonyms malleable, easily influenced, impressionable, flexible, adaptable, pliant, compliant, docile, biddable, tractable, like putty in one's hands, manageable, governable, controllable, amenable, accommodating, susceptible, suggestible, influenceable, persuadable, manipulable, responsive, receptive 1.1 (of a person) complying with the requests or desires of others. a gentle, yielding person Synonyms compliant, complying, consenting, cooperative, willing, obliging, agreeable, amenable, tractable, persuadable, easily persuaded, pliant, flexible, easy, unprotesting, resigned 2in combination Giving a product or generating a financial return of a specified amount. higher-yielding wheat Derivatives yieldingly adverbˈjiːldɪŋliˈjildɪŋli Once bitten into, the donut transforms into angel-light wisps of sugar-bathed steam, melting so yieldingly in the mouth. Example sentencesExamples He yieldingly tossed his entire wallet across the table. The contrast between the yieldingly tender meat and the crispy crackling making this the best pork belly I've eaten. Pork tenderloin featured medallions of yieldingly tender meat, so delicate it could be cut by waving a knife in its general direction. I love mine with a crisp crust yet yieldingly chewy on the inside. yieldingness noun Rhymes Fielding Definition of yielding in US English: yielding adjectiveˈjildɪŋˈyēldiNG 1(of a substance or object) giving way under pressure; not hard or rigid. she dropped on to the yielding cushions Example sentencesExamples Instead of unpredictable bounces on baking hard surfaces, Monty realised the yielding landing areas would suit his dartboard game. He walked out on yielding sand and looked up the rock-face. We collapse in a disappointing heap on the yielding sand. The expedition crossed the shelf of rock, testing the non-slip soles of their rubber boots to the limit, and set off along slightly yielding sand. Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water. It was both yielding as water normally is and yet hard like glass. The cookies tasted home-made, with just the right ratio of dry crumbliness to chewiness and that fantastic contrast you get from crunchy baked hazelnuts and soft, yielding fruit. Darien leapt off the swing and landed on the yielding sand. Synonyms malleable, easily influenced, impressionable, flexible, adaptable, pliant, compliant, docile, biddable, tractable, like putty in one's hands, manageable, governable, controllable, amenable, accommodating, susceptible, suggestible, influenceable, persuadable, manipulable, responsive, receptive 1.1 (of a person) complying with the requests or desires of others. a gentle, yielding person Synonyms compliant, complying, consenting, cooperative, willing, obliging, agreeable, amenable, tractable, persuadable, easily persuaded, pliant, flexible, easy, unprotesting, resigned 2in combination Giving a product or generating a financial return of a specified amount. higher-yielding wheat
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