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YIELDINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does yieldingly mean?
• YIELDINGLY (adverb)
The adverb YIELDINGLY has 1 sense:
1. in an obedient manner
Familiarity information: YIELDINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an obedient manner
Synonyms:
obediently; yieldingly
Context example:
obediently she slipped off her right shoe and stocking
Pertainym:
yielding (inclined to yield to argument or influence or control)
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