Docilely
/ˈdɑ.səl.li/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Submissively or obediently.
"My uncle returns to his mess of papers, dismissing us; and I go docilely back to my sewing."
Example
More examples"My uncle returns to his mess of papers, dismissing us; and I go docilely back to my sewing."
Etymology
From docile + -ly.