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单词 conformable
释义

conformable

adjective

con·​form·​able kən-ˈfȯr-mə-bəl How to pronounce conformable (audio)
1
: corresponding or consistent in form or character
conduct conformable to their principles
2
: submissive, compliant
be patient and conformable to my directions Sir Walter Scott
3
: following in unbroken sequence
used of geologic strata formed under uniform conditions
conformably
kən-ˈfȯr-mə-blē How to pronounce conformable (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • amenable
  • biddable
  • compliant
  • docile
  • law-abiding
  • obedient
  • submissive
  • tractable
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Example Sentences

one of the more conformable inmates in a prison that's filled with unruly ones
Recent Examples on the Web Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith? Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2022 Parker details that after a few meetings and sample swapping with the agency, Macy’s picked up her collection and the pair have dedicated its mission to approach size inclusive fashion in a fun yet conformable way. Nandi Howard, Essence, 18 May 2021 Everyone is conformable being near other people, because no one is groping anyone or looking for anything other than to maintain their own space and enjoy the music. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 25 July 2019

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

conformable

adjective

as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another one of the more conformable inmates in a prison that's filled with unruly ones

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • obedient
  • compliant
  • amenable
  • restrained
  • tractable
  • docile
  • decorous
  • biddable
  • submissive
  • soft
  • agreeable
  • gentle
  • controllable
  • obliging
  • amiable
  • constrained
  • subordinate
  • acquiescent
  • meek
  • governable
  • yielding
  • dutiful
  • law-abiding
  • repressed
  • subservient
  • placable
  • servile
  • tame
  • orderly
  • duteous
  • disciplined
  • obsequious
  • surrendering
  • slavish
  • manageable
  • inhibited
  • mild
  • fawning
  • obeisant
  • handleable
  • mannerly
  • kowtowing
  • teachable
  • curbed
  • trainable
  • disciplinable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • contrary
  • refractory
  • disobedient
  • intractable
  • contumacious
  • noncompliant
  • unamenable
  • rebellious
  • recalcitrant
  • ungovernable
  • wilful
  • obdurate
  • mutinous
  • insubordinate
  • willful
  • defiant
  • unyielding
  • restive
  • obstreperous
  • unruly
  • froward
  • resistant
  • peevish
  • rebel
  • stubborn
  • untoward
  • obstinate
  • wayward
  • mulish
  • hardheaded
  • balky
  • incompliant
  • insurgent
  • unmanageable
  • perverse
  • headstrong
  • uncontrollable
  • bad
  • wild
  • dogged
  • disorderly
  • defiant
  • self-willed
  • pigheaded
  • mischievous
  • naughty
  • balky
  • errant
  • impudent
  • insolent
  • nonconformist
  • undisciplined
  • disrespectful
  • rude
  • impolite
  • dissident
  • ill-bred
  • misbehaving
  • ill-mannered
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