Found 1 items, similar to Yieldingness.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Yieldingness Yielding \Yield"ing\, a. Inclined to give way, or comply; flexible; compliant; accommodating; as, a yielding temper. [1913 Webster] Yielding and paying (Law), the initial words of that clause in leases in which the rent to be paid by the lessee is mentioned and reserved. --Burrill. [1913 Webster] Syn: Obsequious; attentive. Usage: Yielding, Obsequious, Attentive. In many cases a man may be attentive or yielding in a high degree without any sacrifice of his dignity; but he who is obsequious seeks to gain favor by excessive and mean compliances for some selfish end. [1913 Webster] -- Yield"ing*ly, adv. -- Yield"ing*ness, n. [1913 Webster]