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resignedly

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re·signed

[ri-zahynd]
adjective
1.
submissive or acquiescent.
2.
characterized by or indicative of resignation.

Origin:
1645–55; resign + -ed2

re·sign·ed·ly [ri-zahy-nid-lee] , adverb
re·sign·ed·ness, noun
self-re·signed, adjective
un·re·signed, adjective
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Resignedly is always a great word to know.
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an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
Example Sentences
  • George resignedly returns to a life of crime, ultimately descending into madness.
  • After a quick round of solos across the band's four-piece horn section, the tune came resignedly to a close.
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resigned (rɪˈzaɪnd)
 
adj
characteristic of or proceeding from an attitude of resignation; acquiescent or submissive
 
resignedly
 
adv
 
re'signedness
 
n

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