yieldingly

Thân thiện

She followed the instructions yieldingly.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner that gives way, submits, or complies without resistance; obediently or compliantly.

Usage

The adverb "yieldingly" describes how an action is performed—specifically, in a way that shows submission, compliance, or a lack of resistance. It modifies verbs to indicate the manner of yielding.

Examples

• She nodded yieldingly to his request, seeing no point in arguing.
• The branches bent yieldingly under the weight of the heavy snow.
• He accepted the criticism yieldingly, knowing it was fair.

Advanced Usage

• In a conceding or acquiescent manner: Used to describe accepting something reluctantly but without protest.
  • The defeated general surrendered his sword yieldingly.

Variants and Related Words

• Yield (verb): To give way to pressure, force, or demand; to produce or provide.
• Yielding (adjective): Inclined to give way to pressure; compliant; or producing a good amount.
• Unyieldingly (adverb): In a firm, resistant, or inflexible manner (antonym).

Synonyms

• Obediently
• Compliantly
• Submissively
• Acquiescently
• Pliantly

Antonyms

• Resolutely
• Stubbornly
• Unyieldingly
• Defiantly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an obedient manner
   • obediently she slipped off her right shoe and stocking

Từ đồng nghĩa

• obediently