adjective
malleable
MAEE-uh-buh
adjective
1
Capable of being hammered or pressed into a new shape without breaking, as with certain metals.
"Gold is one of the most malleable metals known."
"The blacksmith heated the iron until it became malleable."
2
Easily influenced or shaped, especially in character or opinion.
"Young children have malleable minds that absorb new ideas quickly."
"A malleable negotiating position let both sides find common ground."
How to Use Malleable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that can be bent, shaped, or changed easily, whether it's a metal or a person's opinions.
Common pairings
malleable metal
malleable mind
highly malleable
Word Forms
more malleable comparative, most malleable superlative
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Etymology
From Latin malleare ("to hammer"), from malleus ("hammer").