Antonyms for submissively
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : suhb-mis-iv |
| Phonetic Transcription : səbˈmɪs ɪv |
Definition 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
- 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
Synonyms for submissively
- abjectly
- apologetically
- bravely
- calmly
- compliantly
- conscientiously
- constantly
- devotedly
- dispassionately
- doubtlessly
- earnestly
- enduringly
- faithfully
- firmly
- forbearingly
- impassively
- imperturbably
- ingloriously
- loyally
- meanly
- meekly
- obediently
- obscurely
- poorly
- quietly
- resignedly
- resolutely
- simply
- sincerely
- staunchly
- steadfastly
- submissively
- tolerantly
- truly
- trustworthily
- willingly
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