yieldingly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière conciliante » — c'est-à-dire avec une tendance à céder, se soumettre ou accepter. Décrit des actions accomplies avec souplesse, docilité ou sans résistance, souvent au sens physique ou métaphorique.

An adverb meaning "in a yielding manner" — that is, with a tendency to give way, submit, or comply. It describes actions performed with flexibility, compliance, or lack of resistance, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.

1. In a compliant mannerC2formal

   In a way that shows willingness to give in to others' wishes or demands.

   De manière complaisante

   • She yieldingly accepted the committee's decision.
   • He yieldingly agreed to the terms of the contract.
   • The child yieldingly followed his mother's instructions.

   Synonymesdutifullymeeklyobedientlypassivelysubmissively

   Antonymesinflexiblyobstinatelyrigidlystubbornly

2. In a flexible or pliable mannerC2formal

   In a way that bends or gives way easily under pressure.

   de manière flexible

   • The material yieldingly conformed to the shape of the mold.
   • The branches yieldingly swayed in the strong wind.
   • The ground yieldingly absorbed the impact of the fall.

   Synonymesflexibly

   Antonymesinflexiblyresolutelyrigidlystiffly