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Synonyms for submissively


Grammar : Adv
Spell : suhb-mis-iv
Phonetic Transcription : səbˈmɪs ɪv

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Définition of submissively

Origin :
  • 1580s, "inclined to submit," from Latin submiss-, past participle stem of submittere (see submission) + -ive. Masochistic sexual sense is attested by 1969. As a noun in this sense, by 1985. Related: Submissively; submissiveness.
  • As in humbly : adv meekly
  • As in loyally : adv faithfully
  • As in obediently : adv dutifully
  • As in patiently : adv suffering without complaint
Example sentences :
  • I went with him submissively; I thought of nothing but the joy of my life, the love of my lover.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • "I will interrupt you no more," said my mother, submissively, for she was curious.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Caeri submissively followed the orders of his brother in command.
  • Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
  • "Now tell me what you wish me to do, and why you wish me to do it," said the lover, submissively.
  • Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth
  • "Without it be Mr. Cashel's pleasure to detain me," said the doctor, submissively.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • "I dunno who you be, but I'll come," said Jason, submissively.
  • Extract from : « "Captains Courageous" » by Rudyard Kipling
  • To these images and values he conformed, not submissively, but with a militant enthusiasm.
  • Extract from : « Erik Dorn » by Ben Hecht
  • Submissively she entered into this most crucial series of tests.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow World » by Hamlin Garland
  • And did she submissively consent to be deprived of her just dues?
  • Extract from : « Fair to Look Upon » by Mary Belle Freeley
  • She entreated him, humbly, submissively, fearing to make him angry.
  • Extract from : « The Child of Pleasure » by Gabriele D'Annunzio

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