mouldable
Ready for forming
Mouldable describes something that can be shaped or formed, typically by pressure or manipulation.
Clay is mouldable; so is a child's character.
The word implies plasticity—the material or person yields to external force and retains the new shape.
The warm wax was easily mouldable.
British spelling of moldable.
Capable of being shaped
- pliableCapable of bending easily
- plasticCapable of being molded
- ductileAble to deform permanently
- softYielding to touch
workable · shapeable · formable · bendable · supple · yielding · manipulable · kneadable
Moldable earth for ceramics
- doughFlour-liquid mixture for baking
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- puttyPliable sealing compound
- plasticineNon-drying sculpting compound
silicone · polymer · plaster · fondant · papier-mâché · resin · rubber · thermoplastic
Easily influenced or affected
- amenableWilling to comply
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- receptiveOpen to input
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
teachable · suggestible · persuadable · tractable · docile · biddable · responsive · open-minded
malleable
Capable of being shaped
soft · workable · shapeable · formable · bendable · supple · yielding · manipulable · kneadable · impressionable
clay
Moldable earth for ceramics
plasticine · silicone · polymer · plaster · fondant · papier-mâché · resin · rubber · thermoplastic · foam
impressionable
Easily influenced or affected
compliant · teachable · suggestible · persuadable · tractable · docile · biddable · responsive · open-minded · flexible
sculpt
Shape by carving
carve · cast · fashion · knead · manipulate · texture · contour · relief · figurine · bust