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Word

acceptingly

Phoneticsac·cept·ing·ly

Definition

adv. in a way that is willing to take something or someone as they are. It describes a person who does not complain or argue about a situation.

adv. in a manner that is willing to receive or take something without complaint or resistance. Often used to describe a person's attitude toward a situation or a gift.

Examples

“She looked at the news with an acceptingly attitude.”

“He took the criticism acceptingly, knowing that his team's performance had been subpar.”

“The veteran diplomat listened to the demands acceptingly, aware that any show of frustration would only harden the other side's resolve.”

Examples

simple

“She looked at the news with an acceptingly attitude.”

contextual

“He took the criticism acceptingly, knowing that his team's performance had been subpar.”

complex

“The veteran diplomat listened to the demands acceptingly, aware that any show of frustration would only harden the other side's resolve.”

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