Pliant (adjective)

1. Easily bent, shaped, or molded; flexible.
2. Easily influenced or controlled; adaptable.

Origin:

The term "pliant" is derived from the middle english word "pliaunt" which is similar to the old french word "plier" meaning "to bend".

Examples:

1. The pliant branches of the willow tree sway in the wind.
2. The pliant metal could be bent into any shape.
3. The pliant young sapling was easy to train.
4. The pliant clay was easy to mold.
5. The pliant material can be shaped easily.