Synonyms for submissively

Grammar : Adv

Spell : suhb-mis-iv

Phonetic Transcription : səbˈmɪs ɪv

Top 10 synonyms for submissively

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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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