Yieldingly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Yieldingly is an adverb meaning In a yielding way.
Meaning
In a yielding way.
Example Sentences
He tooke her in his armes, as yet ſo coyiſh to be kiſt / As Mayds that knovv themſelues belou'd and yeeldingly reſiſt.
The wet sand is as dark and more yieldingly solid than fudge and waking across a panful is a promenade in the Kingdom of Sweets.
A sudden stillness came on them both, a sense of something momentous that must happen. Flory reached across and took her other hand. It came yieldingly, willingly.
Synonyms for yieldingly
Depending on context, synonyms include obediently.
Antonyms for yieldingly
Common opposites include disobediently.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include obediently, unyieldingly, relentfully, pliantly, wearyingly, deferentially.
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