In a manner that involves compromise; by making mutual concessions.
From 'compromising' (present participle/adjective of compromise) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' Creates an adverb describing how an action is performed in a compromising way.
This word often appears in descriptions of diplomatic negotiations or business deals—it usually suggests success in finding middle ground. But in phrases like 'acting compromisingly toward one's principles,' it can take on a negative tone, showing how context completely flips a word's connotation!
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