conforming

Definitions

Complying with rules, standards, or laws.

Behaving according to socially acceptable conventions or standards.

Being similar in form or nature; agreeing.

Examples

The new building design is conforming to all local safety regulations.

He felt pressured into conforming to the social expectations of his peers.

By conforming to the strict formatting guidelines, the student ensured her paper would be accepted.

Synonyms

compliant obedient submissive conventional orthodox adaptable yielding

Antonyms

rebellious nonconformist defiant unconventional heterodox independent insubordinate