acquiescent

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest

Etymology

From Latin acquiescens (present participle of acquiēscō).

In classic literature

Synonyms

biddable

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