yielding
4 synonyms and 5 antonyms for yielding, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Easily giving way to pressure or persuasion; not resistant.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
giving up
conceding
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Easily giving way to pressure or persuasion; not resistant.
“The mattress had a soft, yielding surface.”
Opposites
2. noun
An act of giving way or conceding.
“Her yielding on the smaller points helped the negotiation move forward.”
Etymology
The "-ing" adjective/noun form of "yield", from Old English gieldan ("to pay, yield").
Full origin of yielding →Frequently asked questions
What does “yielding” mean?
The word “yielding” means easily giving way to pressure or persuasion; not resistant. In plain terms, soft or flexible, whether describing a physical surface or a person's willingness to give in.
How do you pronounce “yielding”?
“Yielding” is pronounced YEEL-dihng (/ˈjiːldɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “yielding” in a sentence?
Here is “yielding” used in a sentence: “The mattress had a soft, yielding surface.”
What part of speech is “yielding”?
Depending on how it is used, “yielding” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “yielding” come from?
The word “yielding” comes from Old English. The "-ing" adjective/noun form of "yield", from Old English gieldan ("to pay, yield").
Is “yielding” a common word?
“Yielding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “yielding” have?
“Yielding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easily giving way to pressure or persuasion; not resistant.
