yielding

[ yeel-ding ]

adjective

1. inclined to give in; submissive; compliant:

   a timid, yielding man.

2. tending to give way, especially under pressure; flexible; supple; pliable:

   a yielding mattress.

3. (of a crop, soil, etc.) producing a yield; productive.

yielding

/ ˈjiːldɪŋ /

adjective

1. compliant, submissive, or flexible
2. pliable or soft

   a yielding material

Derived Forms

• ˈyieldingness, noun
• ˈyieldingly, adverb

Other Words From

• yielding·ly adverb
• yielding·ness noun
• non·yielding adjective
• un·yielding adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of yielding¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English: “owing”; yield + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Between 1993 and 2000, the initiative cut the federal workforce by 426,200, yielding $136 billion in savings to taxpayers.

From Los Angeles Times

At a recent event, Peterson detailed an incident that took place seven years ago with someone whose name "rhymes with Pariana Mande," which ended up being a shady encounter that planted a seed for a deep-rooted grudge that is now yielding poisoned fruit, just in time for Halloween.

From Salon

The Athletics will play on grass in Sacramento next season, with Major League Baseball yielding to concerns from players about the risks of an artificial turf surface in a city where summer temperatures often rise above 100 degrees.

From Los Angeles Times

Incidentally, Buehler was last seen trashing the dugout after yielding six runs in Game 3 against the San Diego Padres.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chargers, who lead the NFL by yielding 13.2 points per game, gave up back-to-back 10-7 halftime leads in losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

From Los Angeles Times