Consentingly
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 in a consenting manner, showing consent
"It'll be more sociable," the masseuse suggested, lifting her bag to the table and covering its shiny onyx surface with bottles and polishers. Mrs. Spragg consentingly slipped the rings from her small mottled hands."
Synonyms
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More examples"It'll be more sociable," the masseuse suggested, lifting her bag to the table and covering its shiny onyx surface with bottles and polishers. Mrs. Spragg consentingly slipped the rings from her small mottled hands."
Etymology
From consenting + -ly.
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