submissively (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /səbˈmɪs.ɪv.li/
Definition
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.
She had been trained from a young age to behave submissively towards her elders.
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."
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