Acquiescent
disposed to or consent tacitly.
Contemporary Examples
I wandered around aimlessly for a while, then gave the goose to an acquiescent hippy on a barge.
The Life and Art of Radical Provocateur—and Commune Leader—Otto Muehl Anthony Haden-Guest September 21, 2014
Historical Examples
“Which will not be for some years to come,” said Mrs. Ryle, feeling pleased with the boy’s acquiescent spirit.
Trevlyn Hold Mrs. Henry Wood
Her state of mind was strangely quiescent and acquiescent in all that was done to her or for her.
One Snowy Night Emily Sarah Holt
At last, this far too acquiescent lover had rebelled against her decree of silence and separation.
The Branding Iron Katharine Newlin Burt
But this acquiescent murmur made him long to smooth it down.
Beyond John Galsworthy
Mr. Straus saw in this acquiescent mood a chance to appeal directly to President Wilson.
The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I Burton J. Hendrick
Skinner, the acquiescent one, putting his foot down like that!
Skinner’s Dress Suit Henry Irving Dodge
“Very well,” said Anna-Felicitas, who was the most amiable, acquiescent person in the world.
Christopher and Columbus Countess Elizabeth Von Arnim
He had intended that the smile should be acquiescent, but it had been as cold as steel.
The Prime Minister Anthony Trollope
“You can depend upon me,” he answered, with an acquiescent nod.
Hilda Wade Grant Allen
adj.
1690s (implied in acquiescently), from Latin acquiescentem (nominative acquiescens), present participle of acquiescere (see acquiesce).
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disposed to or consent tacitly. Historical Examples “Heap better,” said Flor acquiescently, and beginning to hold a whistling colloquy with the hidden voice. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865 Various This it is the highest wisdom of men to acquiescently confess. Abraham Lincoln’s Cardinal Traits; Clark S. Beardslee “It is written: ‘Cho […]
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to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent: to acquiesce halfheartedly in a business plan. Contemporary Examples Pamela acquiesces to an extremely uncomfortable kiss, and then is finally allowed to go. Louie Attempts Rape (and Explores the ‘Nice Guy’ Phenomenon) Amy Zimmerman June 2, 2014 Historical Examples I feel as if […]
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to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent: to acquiesce halfheartedly in a business plan. Contemporary Examples But acquiescing to talks without a settlement freeze would be a major backtrack for Abbas and probably hurt his public standing. Obama’s Calculated Middle East Game: Can He Bring Peace? Dan Ephron May 19, […]
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to come into possession or ownership of; get as one’s own: to acquire property. to gain for oneself through one’s actions or efforts: to acquire learning. Linguistics. to achieve native or nativelike command of (a language or a linguistic rule or element). Military. to locate and track (a moving target) with a detector, as radar. […]
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to come into possession or ownership of; get as one’s own: to acquire property. to gain for oneself through one’s actions or efforts: to acquire learning. Linguistics. to achieve native or nativelike command of (a language or a linguistic rule or element). Military. to locate and track (a moving target) with a detector, as radar. […]