submissive

UK
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
US
/səbˈmɪsɪv/

Translations

submissiveadjective
more submissive
Comp.
most submissive
Super.
UK
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
US
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
soumisSe dit d’une personne docile, obéissante, passive.
She had a submissive demeanor, always agreeing with whatever her boss suggested.
Elle avait une attitude soumise, acquiesçant toujours à tout ce que son chef proposait.
Additional translations
soumisDans un contexte sexuel ou BDSM, avec une idée de cession volontaire du contrôle.
submissivenoun
submissives
pl
UK
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
US
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
Countable noun meaning a person who willingly submits, especially in BDSM contexts.
soumisPersonne qui se place volontairement en position de soumission, notamment en BDSM.
The dominant and the submissive negotiated a safe word before the scene began.
Le dominant et le soumis ont négocié un mot de sécurité avant que la scène ne commence.
soumisePersonne qui se place volontairement en position de soumission, notamment en BDSM.
The dominant and the submissive negotiated a safe word before the scene began.
La dominante et la soumise ont négocié un mot de sécurité avant que la scène ne commence.
Additional translations
soumisPersonne généralement docile ou effacée, qui se plie facilement à l’autorité ou aux volontés d’autrui.
soumisePersonne généralement docile ou effacée, qui se plie facilement à l’autorité ou aux volontés d’autrui.

Definitions

submissiveadjective
Inclined or willing to submit to the authority of another; meekly obedient or passive.
She had a submissive demeanor, always agreeing with whatever her boss suggested.
Relating to a sexual or power-exchange context in which one willingly yields control to another.
In their relationship, he preferred a more submissive role in the bedroom.
submissivenoun
A person who willingly submits to the authority or control of another, especially in a BDSM context.
The dominant and the submissive negotiated a safe word before the scene began.
A generally meek or compliant person who readily yields to authority or the wishes of others.
Although talented, he remained a submissive who seldom voiced his own opinions.