Willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest.
1 The mackintosh was formal and defensive; the frock was intimate and acquiescent .
2 For decades nurses have been the most acquiescent of public sector workers.
3 The acquiescent murmuring of the Council showed how thoroughly they endorsed Mr.
4 An acquiescent nod gave him permission to lift the note and read:
5 The ape is cunning but acquiescent and accepts things as they are.
6 As Esther walked away, demurely acquiescent , by the side of the Rev.
7 They sat dumbly acquiescent , with the exception of Dr. Hammerfield, who said:
8 Miss Louisa was angry to see him standing there, obedient and acquiescent .
9 We fall into the ranks, and march on, acquiescent , if not jubilant.
10 George looked at Flora and was slightly surprised at her acquiescent manner.
11 And, much to my surprise, all three girls shrugged an acquiescent agreement.
12 These achievements often leave me a little cold, intellectually acquiescent , nothing more.
13 I am acquiescent , and lean over the railing awaiting the result of investigation.
14 He is titanically angry with destiny; but never meek or acquiescent .
15 The Englishman, with some tact, allowed this remark to pass in acquiescent silence.
16 The city is to all appearance tranquil and acquiescent under its bitter chastisement.
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