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submissively
 

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Adverbial submissively has 1 sense
  1. deferentially, submissively - in a servile manner; "he always acts so deferentially around his superviser"
    Derived from adjective submissive3

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Submissively

Adverb

Definition: In a manner that shows or conveys a willingness to submit or yield to authority, control, or domination.

Example sentences:

1. She nodded submissively, accepting her teacher's instructions without protest.

2. The dog approached his owner submissively, his tail between his legs.

3. The employee spoke submissively to his boss, eager to please and avoid any conflict.

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