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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I've been in houses," Louisa conqueringly sneered, "that I have!
From Hilda Lessways by Arnold Bennett
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
If only he could adroitly, with his hand remaining unseen, place Maggie in a situation where circumstances would appeal conqueringly to her best self, to her latent sense of honor—that was the idea!
From Children of the Whirlwind by Leroy Scott
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
