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Meanings of acquiescent in English

Willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest.

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Usage of acquiescent in English
1
The mackintosh was formal and defensive; the frock was intimate and acquiescent.
Clayhanger
2
For decades nurses have been the most acquiescent of public sector workers.
The Irish Times
3
The acquiescent murmuring of the Council showed how thoroughly they endorsed Mr.
The Lady of the Shroud
4
An acquiescent nod gave him permission to lift the note and read:
Tess of the Storm Country
5
The ape is cunning but acquiescent and accepts things as they are.
The Girl from Keller's
6
As Esther walked away, demurely acquiescent, by the side of the Rev.
Up the Hill and Over
7
They sat dumbly acquiescent, with the exception of Dr. Hammerfield, who said:
The Iron Heel
8
Miss Louisa was angry to see him standing there, obedient and acquiescent.
The Prussian Officer
9
We fall into the ranks, and march on, acquiescent, if not jubilant.
Gala-Days
10
George looked at Flora and was slightly surprised at her acquiescent manner.
Ranching for Sylvia
11
And, much to my surprise, all three girls shrugged an acquiescent agreement.
Another life altogether: a novel
12
These achievements often leave me a little cold, intellectually acquiescent, nothing more.
Impressions and Comments
13
I am acquiescent, and lean over the railing awaiting the result of investigation.
Gala-Days
14
He is titanically angry with destiny; but never meek or acquiescent.
The Crest-Wave of Evolution / A Course of Lectures in History, G...
15
The Englishman, with some tact, allowed this remark to pass in acquiescent silence.
The Slave of the Lamp
16
The city is to all appearance tranquil and acquiescent under its bitter chastisement.
Zenobia; or, the Fall of Palmyra
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