exorable
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being moved by entreaty or persuasion: "exorable" describes a person or entity that can be influenced, persuaded, or have their heart softened by requests, pleas, or appeals. It implies a willingness to yield or show mercy.
Usage Examples
- (The judge was able to be moved by the apology.)
- (A parent who is easily persuaded still has boundaries.)
Advanced Usage
- "exorable to": followed by a person or thing that is the source of the appeal.
- She was exorable to her son's tears, granting him an extra hour of playtime. (She was moved by her son's crying.)
Variants and Related Words
Inexorable (adj): the opposite of exorable; incapable of being persuaded or moved.
- The inexorable march of time cannot be stopped. (Time's progress is unstoppable.)
Exorability (n): the quality of being exorable.
- The exorability of the ruler was seen as a sign of compassion. (The ruler's ability to be moved.)
Synonyms
- Persuadable: able to be convinced or swayed.
- Yielding: willing to give in or comply.
- Merciful: showing forgiveness or compassion.
Antonyms
- Inexorable: not capable of being moved or persuaded.
- Unrelenting: refusing to yield or soften.
- Obdurate: stubbornly resistant to persuasion.
Related Idioms
To have a soft spot: to be easily moved by someone's requests.
- He has a soft spot for his grandchildren, so he is exorable to their pleas. (He is easily persuaded by them.)
To be all ears: to be willing to listen and be persuaded.
- When she started crying, he was all ears and became exorable. (He listened and was moved.)