submissively

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui montre une disposition à obéir ou à céder à l'autorité ou à la volonté d'autrui ». Décrit un comportement caractérisé par la douceur, la docilité ou la déférence.

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.

   avec soumission

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeferentiallydutifullyhumblymeeklyobedientlypassivelyservilely

   Antonymesarrogantlyassertivelydefiantlydomineeringlyrebelliously

2. Passively or without resistanceB2formal

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

   avec soumission

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeferentiallymeeklyobedientlypassivelyservilelyslavishlytamelyyieldingly

   Antonymesdefiantlyrebelliously