Malleable

/ˈmæl.i.ə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Capable of being shaped or bent; easily influenced or altered.

Gold is a highly malleable metal that can be stretched into thin sheets.

Easily influenced or controlled.

The malleable nature of the students allowed for a dynamic and engaging classroom environment.

Capable of being easily changed or adapted.

His malleable schedule allowed him to take on new projects as they arose.

Late Middle English from Latin 'malleabilis', from 'malleare' meaning 'to hammer'.

malleable mind

A mind that is easily influenced or shaped by experiences and opinions.

malleable metal

A metal that can be easily shaped through processes such as hammering.

ductile

Able to be stretched into a wire; similar to malleable in being shaped.

flexible

Capable of bending easily without breaking.

Easily influenced or manipulated.

He's so malleable, you can change his mind with just a few words.

Someone who goes along with the crowd.

She’s pretty malleable when it comes to group decisions.