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acceptingly

acceptingly

4.6
In a willing way that shows you do not mind
  • adverb
  • /əkˈsɛptɪŋli/
translation icon : aceptantemente
  • "Who do you think is in control of you?" she prompted, acceptingly.

Examples

  • The teacher acceptingly listened to the student's concerns about the project.

  • He acceptingly accepted the changes to the schedule, understanding they were necessary.

  • 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

tolerantly
vsacceptingly
1 4.1

In a calm way that accepts different opinions or behavior

is willing to put up with things rather than react negatively
ungrudgingly
vsacceptingly
7.2

To do something willingly without complaining or feeling angry

focuses on enduring or allowing situations rather than on giving help
acquiescently
vsacceptingly
8.5

In a quiet way that shows agreement without protest

is ready to put up with things by choice rather than passive submission
accommodatingly
vsacceptingly
6.7

In a helpful way by doing what others want

is about enduring or allowing situations rather than actively assisting others
welcomingly
vsacceptingly
3.6

In a friendly way that makes people feel accepted

is concerned with enduring or allowing situations rather than warm invitation

How Willing

readily
163 2.3
willingly
119 1.9
acceptingly
4.6
hesitantly
14 3.2
reluctantly
80 3.7

Surface Forms

acceptingly positive

Morphology

acceptingly = accepting (transparent) = accept + ing + ly

Formed from the participial adjective 'accepting' with the adverbial suffix '-ly', so the adverbial meaning is predictable from the base.

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.