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submissively

/sʌb.mɪsɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does submissively mean?

adverb

In a submissive manner; willingly yielding to the will of another. Used to describe behavior that is characterized by a willingness to obey or comply with the wishes of others.

Example

"She walked submissively behind her husband, not wanting to draw attention to herself."

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