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yielding

[ˈjiːldɪŋ]

yielding Definition

  • 1producing or providing something, especially a profit, crop, or amount of food
  • 2giving way to pressure or influence; not hard or rigid

Using yielding: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "yielding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The farm is yielding a good harvest this year.

  • Example

    The investment is yielding a high return.

  • Example

    She has a yielding personality and often gives in to others' demands.

  • Example

    The metal was too yielding to withstand the force of the impact.

  • Example

    The politician's stance on the issue was not yielding to public pressure.

yielding Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for yielding

Antonyms for yielding

Phrases with yielding

  • retreating or giving up one's position in an argument or conflict

    Example

    He realized he was wrong and started yielding ground in the debate.

  • giving in to a desire or impulse, often with negative consequences

    Example

    She couldn't resist the cake and ended up yielding to temptation.

  • allowing another vehicle or person to go first, especially in traffic

    Example

    He yielded the right of way to the pedestrian crossing the street.

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Summary: yielding in Brief

The term 'yielding' [ˈjiːldɪŋ] describes something that produces or provides something, such as a profit or crop, or gives way to pressure or influence. It can refer to a person's personality, as in 'She has a yielding personality and often gives in to others' demands.' 'Yielding' can also describe a material that is not hard or rigid, as in 'The metal was too yielding to withstand the force of the impact.' Phrases like 'yielding ground' and 'yielding to temptation' denote giving up one's position or giving in to a desire or impulse.