malleable

/ˈmæliəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmæliəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈma-lē-ə-bəl ˈmal-yə-bəl, ˈma-lə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

malleable — adjective

  • malleablepositive
  • more malleablecomparative
  • most malleablesuperlative

1. Able to be bent, pressed, or hammered into a different form without cracking.

1.形容詞C1
釋義

Able to be bent, pressed, or hammered into a different form without cracking.

例句

The jeweler heated the gold until it became malleable enough to bend.

pattern: become + malleable

After ten minutes in the oven, the wax was malleable again.

同義詞
  • pliable

    Often used for materials that bend or give way easily.

  • workable

    Common when a material is easy to shape during practical work.

  • ductile

    More technical, especially for metals that can be drawn out.

反義詞
  • rigid

    Does not bend or change shape easily.

  • brittle

    Tends to crack or snap when pressure is applied.

文法句型

malleable + noun

be + malleable

用法筆記

Usually describes metals, wax, or similar materials that can be reshaped by pressure or heat without breaking.

常見錯誤

❌The pillow is malleable, so it feels comfortable.
✅The pillow is soft, so it feels comfortable.
💡'Malleable' is about changing shape, not simply feeling soft.

2. Too ready to let other people shape your opinions, behavior, or decisions.

2.形容詞C1
釋義

Too ready to let other people shape your opinions, behavior, or decisions.

例句

Young children are malleable when adults praise one behavior over another.

collocation: malleable children

The coach preferred malleable players who would try a new system.

同義詞
  • impressionable

    Often used for young people who are easily affected by what they hear or see.

  • suggestible

    Emphasizes being ready to accept ideas or advice from others.

  • pliant

    More formal and often suggests willing obedience.

反義詞
  • strong-willed

    Not easily pushed into another person's wishes.

  • stubborn

    Refuses to change even under pressure from others.

文法句型

malleable + noun

be + malleable

用法筆記

Often used about children, students, or workers when another person can shape their views or habits. It often sounds negative because it suggests weak independence.

常見錯誤

❌She is malleable because she adapts quickly to new schedules.
✅She is adaptable because she adjusts quickly to new schedules.
💡'Malleable' suggests being shaped by other people, not simply adapting well.