— yieldingly , adv. — yieldingness , n.
/yeel"ding/ , adj.
1. inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.
2. tending to give way, esp. under pressure; flexible; supple; pliable: a yielding mattress.
3. (of a crop, soil, etc.) producing a yield; productive.
[ 1300-50; ME: owing; see YIELD, -ING 2 ]