acceptingly
1
4.6
- adverb
- /əkˈsɛptɪŋli/
- "Who do you think is in control of you?" she prompted, acceptingly.
Examples
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The teacher acceptingly listened to the student's concerns about the project.
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He acceptingly accepted the changes to the schedule, understanding they were necessary.
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Armed with that knowledge, the parent may respond more acceptingly to the child.
Academic text (1995) -
You are fighting for freedom, and what greater freedom can there be than fighting for a world more acceptingly diverse than the one we grew up in?"
Blog text (22) -
You are fighting for freedom, and what greater freedom can there be than fighting for a world more acceptingly diverse than the one we grew up in?
Blog text (22) -
She touched his matted flank; he looked at her acceptingly.
Fiction book (1998) -
She smiled acceptingly when her friend shared the exciting news.
Synonyms
1
4.1
In a calm way that accepts different opinions or behavior
1
6.7
In a helpful way by doing what others want
1
3.6
In a friendly way that makes people feel accepted
1
7.2
To do something willingly without complaining or feeling angry
1
8.5
In a quiet way that shows agreement without protest
How Willing
36
3.5
137
2.3
111
1.9
1
4.6
10
3.2
71
3.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word acceptingly comes from accept, which breaks down into ac- and capere, meaning 'to take' or 'receive'. So, to act acceptingly is to 'take in' or welcome something with willingness.