Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In an acquiescing manner; acquiescently.

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  • adverb in an acquiescing manner

Etymologies

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acquiescing +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • So Feisal, as a good Ottoman and officer in the Turkish service, had to live at headquarters, and endure acquiescingly the insults and indignities heaped upon his race by the bully Jemal in his cups.

    Seven Pillars of Wisdom Thomas Edward 2003

  • Pisistratus tries to look as if he had the opinion of Bias by heart, and nods acquiescingly.

    The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various

  • In cruel English, with many wildly threatening gestures, did I protest, and the people laughed acquiescingly.

    Across China on Foot Edwin John Dingle 1926

  • He turns aside, acquiescingly: he has given up a life of noble aspiration, and now hands over his despairing heart in surrender to the powers of darkness.

    Robert Browning: How to Know Him William Lyon Phelps 1904

  • He thrust a woman out of his way and felt her move, acquiescingly, as if indifferent.

    Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California Geraldine Bonner 1900

  • Walden absorbed in getting his punt out, only smiled and nodded acquiescingly.

    God's Good Man Marie Corelli 1889

  • Walden absorbed in getting his punt out, only smiled and nodded acquiescingly.

    God's Good Man Marie Corelli 1889

  • Walden absorbed in getting his punt out, only smiled and nodded acquiescingly.

    God's Good Man Marie Corelli 1889

  • Mrs. Lancaster smiled acquiescingly as she bit off a thread.

    Gordon Keith Thomas Nelson Page 1887

  • Mr. Newthorpe seldom interrupted his niece's monologue, but his eye often rested upon her, seemingly in good-natured speculation, and he bent his head acquiescingly when she put in a quick 'Don't you think so?' after a running series of comments on some matter which smacked exceedingly of the town.

    Thyrza George Gissing 1880

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