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- DictionaryAc·qui·es·cent/ˌakwēˈes(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants: "the unions were acquiescent and there was no overt conflict"
The meaning of ACQUIESCENT is tending to accept or allow what others want or demand : inclined to acquiesce. How to use acquiescent in a sentence.
adjective. formal us / ˌæk.wiˈes. ə nt / uk / ˌæk.wiˈes. ə nt / Add to word list. willing to do what other people want: She has a very acquiescent nature. Synonyms. accommodating. amenable. complaisant formal. compliant formal. malleable. obedient. pliant (PERSON) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Obedient and compliant. accordance.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word acquiescent. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
adjective. formal uk / ˌæk.wiˈes. ə nt / us / ˌæk.wiˈes. ə nt / Add to word list. willing to do what other people want: She has a very acquiescent nature. Synonyms. accommodating. amenable. complaisant formal. compliant formal. malleable. obedient. pliant (PERSON) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Obedient and compliant. accordance.
adjective. willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest. “too acquiescent to challenge authority”. synonyms: biddable. obedient. dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority.
the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: I was surprised by her acquiescence to/in the plan. She nodded her acquiescence. Synonyms. agreement (SAME OPINION) approval (PERMISSION) assent formal. say-so (PERMISSION) informal. See. acquiescent. Fewer examples.
Definition of acquiescent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
