submissively

• Adverbio que significa «de manera que muestra disposición a obedecer o ceder ante la autoridad o la voluntad de otros». Describe un comportamiento caracterizado por la mansedumbre, la docilidad o el respeto sumiso.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that shows willingness to obey or yield to the authority or will of others." It describes behavior characterized by meekness, compliance, or deference.

1. In a yielding mannerB2formal

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

   Sumisamente

   • The dog sat submissively at its owner's feet.
   • She nodded submissively, accepting the decision without argument.
   • He spoke submissively to the judge, hoping for leniency.

   Sinónimosdeferentiallydutifullyhumblymeeklyobedientlypassivelyservilely

   Antónimosarrogantlyassertivelydefiantlydomineeringlyrebelliously

2. Passively or without resistanceB2formal

   In a manner that shows a lack of resistance or defiance.

   Sumisamente

   • The prisoner walked submissively into the cell.
   • They listened submissively to the lecture, not daring to interrupt.
   • She submissively followed the instructions, even though she disagreed.

   Sinónimosdeferentiallymeeklyobedientlypassivelyservilelyslavishlytamelyyieldingly

   Antónimosdefiantlyrebelliously