submissively

Meaning

In a way that shows a willingness to obey or yield to the authority or will of others.

Examples

• He accepted the criticism submissively, without any argument.
• The defeated general bowed submissively to the victorious king.

Pronunciation: /səbˈmɪs.ɪv.li/

How to Use submissively

submissively accept (collocation)

To accept something without protest or resistance. — "He submissively accepted the unfair terms of the contract."

submissively obey (collocation)

To obey someone or something without question. — "The soldiers submissively obeyed the orders of their commander."

act submissively (collocation)

To behave in a way that shows willingness to yield to others. — "She tried to act submissively to avoid conflict."

Synonyms of submissively

Words with a similar meaning to submissively:

• obediently
• meekly
• deferentially
• servilely

Antonyms of submissively

Words with the opposite meaning to submissively:

• assertively
• defiantly
• independently