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SUBMISSIVE

(adj., adj.sat, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Submissive.

Submissive - as an adjective

Inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination

Example: "Submissive servants"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
domineering

Submissive - as an adjective satellite

Abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant

Example: "Slavish devotion to her job ruled her life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slavishsubservient

Submissive - as a noun

(bdsm) one who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.

One who submits.

Example Sentences

"She had always been a submissive person, never standing up for herself."
"He expected his wife to be submissive and obedient to his every command."
"The dog cowered in a submissive pose as the alpha dog approached."
"He could tell by her submissive tone that she had given up the fight."
"In some cultures, women are expected to be submissive to men at all times."
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Word Game Points

Is SUBMISSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, submissive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUBMISSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is SUBMISSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, submissive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBMISSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is SUBMISSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, submissive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUBMISSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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