pliableness
- a variation of pliability.
- a word derived from pliable.
Example Sentences
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This trait of the young poet speaks sufficiently for itself;—the sensibility, the temper, the ingenuous pliableness which it exhibits, show a disposition capable, by nature, of every thing we most respect and love.
From Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals by Moore, Thomas
Friedland, battle of, iii. 30-33; the campaign reviewed, 32-37; Alexander's pliableness after, 351; battle of, compares with that at Beresina, iv.
From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan
They are endowed with a pliableness and versatility of mind, that with a little attention and management may easily be turned to any pursuit.
From Four Early Pamphlets by Godwin, William
The very versatility and pliableness, so loudly condemned in his former situation, is now an additional recommendation.
From Four Early Pamphlets by Godwin, William
But he was prejudiced by filial duty, dazzled by her charms, and led on insensibly by the mildness and pliableness of his character.
From Damon and Delia A Tale by Godwin, William
