Meaning & Definition of Yielding in English
English⟶
Yielding
/jildɪŋ/
noun
1. A verbal act of admitting defeat
synonym:
- giving up,
- yielding,
- surrender
2. The act of conceding or yielding
synonym:
- concession,
- conceding,
- yielding
adjective
1. Inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
- "A timid yielding person"
synonym:
- yielding
2. Lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure
- "A deep yielding layer of foam rubber"
synonym:
- yielding
3. Tending to give in or surrender or agree
- "Too yielding to make a stand against any encroachments"- v.i.parrington
synonym:
- yielding
Examples of using
He went out, yielding to a sudden impulse.