1. giving way to pressure; soft and flexible
2. willing to give in or compromise; submissive

1. the act of giving way or surrendering

Examples

• The yielding mattress provided comfortable support for her back.
• The soft, yielding clay was perfect for pottery making.
• His yielding nature made him easy to work with in group projects.
• She was too yielding and often let others take advantage of her kindness.
• The bridge’s yielding to the strong winds prevented it from breaking.
• The general’s yielding to enemy forces saved many lives.
• The yielding of the old regime marked the beginning of a new era.