conquer
verb (used with object)
to acquire by force of arms; win in war.
conqueringly
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a word derived from
conquer.
Example Sentences
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There is no writing in the world more immediately, conqueringly personal than a really clever woman's letters; and they are not always compromising.
From The Romance of Zion Chapel [3d ed.] by Richard Le Gallienne
There is no possibility of explaining the system of life in this world, on any principle of conqueringly Divine benevolence.
From Love's Meinie Three Lectures on Greek and English Birds by John Ruskin
I've been in houses," Louisa conqueringly sneered, "that I have!
From Hilda Lessways by Arnold Bennett
Her trade and her preparedness went conqueringly hand in hand.
From The War After the War by Isaac Frederick Marcosson
Across the cleric's ascetic features a happy smile slowly and conqueringly spread.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 192-06-30 by Various
