aˈssentingly, adv.
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
In an assenting manner; so as to express assent.
| 1552 Huloet, Assentinglye, accordyngly, or by agreamente, Concorditer. 1561 T. N[orton] Calvin's Inst. i. 6 Wil assentingly and willingly yeld himself to serue God. 1753 Richardson Grandison (1781) III. xii. 90 He assentingly bowed. 1872 Geo. Eliot Middlem. iv. 226 ‘Truly, my dear,’ said Mr. Bulstrode assentingly. |