acquiescent
Willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or…Willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance.
» Tom put his hand over Maria’s shoulder and she gave an acquiescent smile.
Tom legte Maria seinen Arm um die Schulter und sie lächelte zustimmend.
Meaning
2 sensesWilling to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance.
fügsam
willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
Resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit.
an acquiescent policy
покі́рнийpokírnyj, покі́рливийpokírlyvyj
Examples
1 sentencesTom put his hand over Maria’s shoulder and she gave an acquiescent smile.
deTom legte Maria seinen Arm um die Schulter und sie lächelte zustimmend.
Translations
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Origin
From Latin acquiescens (present participle of acquiēscō).From Latin acquiescens (present participle of acquiēscō).
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Forms
more acquiescent, most acquiescent| Comparative | more acquiescent Lesson |
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| Superlative | most acquiescent Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
12 synonymsAntonyms
4 antonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form