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submissive

UK
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
US
/səbˈmɪsɪv/

Translations

submissiveadjective
more submissive
Comp.
most submissive
Super.
UK
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
US
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
She has a submissive nature and rarely argues.
У нее покорный характер, и она редко спорит.
He gave a submissive nod in agreement.
Он смиренно кивнул в знак согласия.
The dog was trained to be submissive to its owner.
Собака была обучена быть подчиненной своему хозяину.
Additional translations
уступчивый
податливый
послушный
Synonyms
obedient
compliant
docile
meek
yielding
subservient
passive
unassertive
Antonyms
dominant
assertive
submissivenoun
submissives
pl
UK
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
US
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
Countable noun meaning a person who willingly submits, especially in BDSM contexts.
Synonyms
subordinate
underling
servant
lackey
minion
henchman
toady
yes-man
doormat
pushover
slave
servile person

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.
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