01 a. Inclined or ready to submit; acknowledging one's inferiority; yielding; obedient; humble.
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1.
Inclined or ready to submit; acknowledging one's inferiority; yielding; obedient; humble.“Not at his feet submissive in distress, Creature so fair his reconcilement seeking.” — Milton.
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2.
Showing a readiness to submit; expressing submission; as, a submissive demeanor.“With a submissive step I hasted down.” — Prior.
Syn.
Obedient; compliant; yielding; obsequious; subservient; humble; modest; passive.