yieldingly
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yield·ing
(yēl′dĭng)adj.
Inclined to give way to pressure, argument, or influence; docile.
yield′ing·ly adv.
yield′ing·ness n.
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Adv. | 1. | yieldingly - in an obedient manner; "obediently she slipped off her right shoe and stocking" |
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