acquiescent — ready to accept or agree to something without protest or resistance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: ready to accept or agree to something without protest or resistance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌækwiˈesənt/
Example Sentences
- The usually rebellious teenager became surprisingly acquiescent when promised a new smartphone.
- His acquiescent nature made him popular with his demanding customers.
- The cat was surprisingly acquiescent during its bath, unlike its usual dramatic protests.
acquiescent
ADJECTIVE[/ˌækwiˈesənt/]
ready to accept or agree to something without protest or resistance
The junior lawyer stayed acquiescent as the senior partner overruled his idea again.
Acquiescent beneath fluorescent light, quiet as a crescent moon tonight
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin acquiescere, meaning 'to rest quietly' or 'to remain at rest.' The word literally suggests settling down peacefully rather than resisting.
Breakdown
ac- (to, toward) + quies (rest, quiet) + -escent (becoming, tending to) → becoming inclined to rest/accept quietly
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📝Examples
“The usually rebellious teenager became surprisingly acquiescent when promised a new smartphone.”
“His acquiescent nature made him popular with his demanding customers.”
“The cat was surprisingly acquiescent during its bath, unlike its usual dramatic protests.”
“The committee remained acquiescent to the chairman's proposals throughout the meeting.”
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