English adjective: yielding | |||
1. | yielding inclined to yield to argument or influence or control | ||
Samples | A timid yielding person. | ||
Similar | docile | ||
Antonyms | obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate | ||
2. | yielding lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure | ||
Samples | A deep yielding layer of foam rubber. | ||
Similar | soft | ||
Antonyms | hard | ||
3. | yielding tending to give in or surrender or agree | ||
Samples | Too yielding to make a stand against any encroachments. | ||
Similar | compromising, conciliatory, flexible | ||
Antonyms | uncompromising, inflexible, sturdy | ||
English noun: yielding | |||
1. | yielding (communication) a verbal act of admitting defeat | ||
Synonyms | giving up, surrender | ||
Broader (hypernym) | relinquishing, relinquishment | ||
2. | yielding (communication) the act of conceding or yielding | ||
Synonyms | conceding, concession | ||
Broader (hypernym) | acquiescence, assent | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bye, pass | ||