yielding

American  

[yeel-ding] / ˈyil dɪŋ /

adjective

1. inclined to give in; submissive; compliant.

   a timid, yielding man.

2. tending to give way, especially under pressure; flexible; supple; pliable.

   a yielding mattress.

3. (of a crop, soil, etc.) producing a yield; productive.

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yielding British  

/ ˈjiːldɪŋ /

adjective

1. compliant, submissive, or flexible

2. pliable or soft

   a yielding material

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Other Word Forms

• nonyielding adjective
• unyielding adjective
• yieldingly adverb
• yieldingness noun

Etymology

Origin of yielding

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English: “owing”; yield + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The Belgian site of Sint-Truiden stood out, yielding the highest number of cases and evidence that both viral species circulated within the same community.

From Science Daily

The integration of independent rail lines through mergers gives shippers another option that’s already yielding positive results.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stocks often rise in the peak festive period, sometimes yielding a "Santa Claus rally."

From Barron's

These recording sessions were especially fruitful, yielding “Motion I,” released a year ago, and this follow-up, “Motion II.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Anything meant to be faintly warm, still yielding, still fragrant.

From Salon