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Man is so muddled, so dependent on the things immediately before his eyes, that every day even the most submissive believer can be seen to risk the torments of the afterlife for the smallest pleasure.
Joseph de Maistre

Meaning of "submissive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUBMISSIVE

submissive  [səbˈmɪsɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUBMISSIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Submissive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SUBMISSIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Deference

Deference is the condition of submitting to the espoused, legitimate influence of one's superior or superiors. Deference implies a yielding or submitting to the judgment of a recognized superior out of respect or reverence. Deference has been studied extensively by political scientists, sociologists, and psychologists.

Definition of submissive in the English dictionary

The definition of submissive in the dictionary is of, tending towards, or indicating submission, humility, or servility.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUBMISSIVE


abrasive
əˈbreɪsɪv
admissive
ədˈmɪsɪv
decisive
dɪˈsaɪsɪv
demissive
dɪˈmɪsɪv
dismissive
dɪsˈmɪsɪv
emissive
ɪˈmɪsɪv
intermissive
ˌɪntəˈmɪsɪv
invasive
ɪnˈveɪsɪv
irremissive
ˌɪrɪˈmɪsɪv
missive
ˈmɪsɪv
nonpermissive
ˌnɒnpəˈmɪsɪv
omissive
əʊˈmɪsɪv
permissive
pəˈmɪsɪv
persuasive
pəˈsweɪsɪv
pervasive
pɜːˈveɪsɪv
photoemissive
ˌfəʊtəʊɪˈmɪsɪv
promissive
prəˈmɪsɪv
remissive
rɪˈmɪsɪv
transmissive
trænzˈmɪsɪv
unsubmissive
ˌʌnsəbˈmɪsɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUBMISSIVE

subminiature camera
subminiaturisation
subminiaturise
subminiaturization
subminiaturize
subminimal
subminister
submiss
submissible
submission
submissively
submissiveness
submissly
submissness
submit
submittable
submittal
submitted
submitter
submitting

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUBMISSIVE

aggressive
comprehensive
compressive
depressive
excessive
expressive
immunosuppressive
impressive
inexpressive
massive
obsessive
oppressive
passive
passive-aggressive
possessive
progressive
recessive
regressive
repressive
successive
suppressive

Synonyms and antonyms of submissive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SUBMISSIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «submissive» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of submissive

Translation of «submissive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUBMISSIVE

Find out the translation of submissive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of submissive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «submissive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

柔顺
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sumisa
570 millions of speakers

English

submissive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विनम्र
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

منقاد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

покорны
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

submisso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিনয়ী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

soumis
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tunduk patuh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

fügsam
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

従順な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

복종
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Submissive
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dể bảo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பணிந்துபோகின்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नम्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

itaatkâr
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sottomesso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

uległe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

покірні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

supus
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υποτακτική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onderdanig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

undergiven
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

underdanig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of submissive

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBMISSIVE»

The term «submissive» is very widely used and occupies the 17.330 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBMISSIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about submissive

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10 QUOTES WITH «SUBMISSIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word submissive.
1
Bat for Lashes
I don't like to be too submissive in the way I dress. I like quite boyish things, so I hardly ever wear high heels.
2
Donald Cargill
I cannot but be grieved to go from my native land, and especially from that part of it for whom and with whom I desired only to live; yet the dreadful apprehensions I have of what is coming upon this land may help to make me submissive to this providence, though more bitter.
3
Anne-Marie Duff
I've been shocked by film actors - 25 and under - having such confidence and cockiness to rewrite a scene. My background is more about the director being in control. It's all about yielding. It's an oddly submissive relationship in which you're moulded, Pygmalion-style.
4
Henry B. Eyring
Those who submit like a child do it because they know that the Father wants only the happiness of His children and that only He knows the way. That is the testimony we must have to keep praying like a submissive child, in the good times as well as the times of trouble.
5
Warren Jeffs
And ladies, build up your husband by being submissive. That's how you will give your children success; you will want your children to be obedient, to be submissive to righteous living.
6
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Women are often expected to be more amiable or more pleasing or more submissive than men generally.
7
Regina King
My biggest challenge will be to play the totally submissive woman. It takes a toll on you when you play someone who's far removed from your personality.
8
Joseph de Maistre
Man is so muddled, so dependent on the things immediately before his eyes, that every day even the most submissive believer can be seen to risk the torments of the afterlife for the smallest pleasure.
9
Rooney Mara
There's a certain way people are used to seeing nude women, and that's in a submissive, coy pose, not looking at the camera. And in this poster, I'm looking dead into the camera with no expression on my face. I think it freaks a lot of people out.
10
Gary Shteyngart
Good fiction makes me turn off all the other parts of my brain, so that I become quiet and submissive, entirely at the mercy of the work at hand.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUBMISSIVE»

Discover the use of submissive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to submissive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Submissive: The Worldwide Phenomenon
Before there was the fan fiction that became FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, there was The Submissive Trilogy... THE SUBMISSIVE is the first in Tara Sue Me's seductive and scandalous trilogy that has enthralled millions and inspired a genre.
Tara Sue Me, 2013
2
Submissive
" The purpose of SubMISSive is not to tear down, but to build up. This is for anyone who's slept in their cars and had to use their coat as a blanket.
Randria Godbolt, 2009
3
Conquer Me: Girl-To-Girl Wisdowm About Fulfilling Your ...
This book explains this unique need and how to get it met -- essential knowledge for any submissive or couple who wants to get the most out of their D/s lifestyle.
Kacie Cunningham, 2011
4
The Diary of a Submissive: A True Story
Racy, controversial, but always warm, fun and astoundingly honest this is a fascinating and thought provoking look at a seemingly paradoxical side to human nature and sexuality that no man or woman will be able to put down.
Sophie Morgan, 2012
5
Submissive No More: One Woman's Journey to Joy
Marie Louise Seckar, O.P. A portion of the proceeds of this book will go to Microloans for the empowerment of women.
Barbara Moore, 2012
6
Italian Fascism and the Female Body: Sport, Submissive Women ...
In this first text to examine women and sport in Italy during the period 1861-1945, the role women's engagement in sporting activity had upon gender emancipation is explored in the context of the pre-fascist, fascist and post-war eras.
Gigliola Gori, 2012
7
The Pleasures All Mine: A Sexual Memoir of a Submissive
When Joan Kelly took a weekend job as a professional submissive in a private dungeon, it seemed she'd finally found a perfect outlet for her pent-up desires. Suddenly, Joan was being paid to do things she'd only fantasized about.
Joan Kelly, 2009
8
The Submissive Activity Book
If you've picked up this book, you likely identify as a submissive in the BDSM and Leather communities. You may or may not be involved in a power exchange relationship1 at this time, but being part of such a relationship is a priority in your life ...
Shannon Reilly
9
Submissive Fairy Tales
Submissive Fairy Tales is a collection of previously published novellas by Kitty Thomas: The Auction, Awakening, and The King's Pleasure.
Kitty Thomas, 2012
10
Single White Submissive
Then Gayle's innocent discovery forces them to face the truth. Sunday Afternoon With Mac By Madeleine Oh Single white submissive ISO intelligent, inventive and creative Dominant.
Jennifer Dunne, Madeleine Oh, Dominique Adair, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUBMISSIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term submissive is used in the context of the following news items.
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"Mad Men" vs. "Submissive Wives"- Watching Women March …
Inspirations and Imperfections of a Modern Mom. "Mad Men" vs. "Submissive Wives"- Watching Women March Forward and Step Back. email · print. Comment. «Cheboygan Daily News, May 15»
2
TLC's Submissive Wives: The Most Sexist Show On Television?
The first time we watched the clip for TLC's new show, Submissive Wives' Guide to Marriage, we kept waiting for the wink. The show — which takes an inside ... «Refinery29, May 15»
3
Woman lucky to be alive after being kidnapped during Craigslist …
That nightmare started on Craigslist when the 22-year old answered an ad from a man seeking a submissive partner. The two decided to meet up near his ... «New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV, May 15»
4
Three submissive wives lift the lid on their unique marriages - and …
'This is crazy. What submissive wife?' says Kristin's mother-in-law. 'No way will she be able to do this. She will not be able to continue this on a daily basis.'. «Daily Mail, May 15»
5
A Dominatrix Reviews 50 Shades of Grey'
I've worked as a professional dominatrix and submissive for three years, and currently run a small fetish studio in Manhattan. I have worked in a commercial ... «Daily Beast, Feb 15»
6
Dogs at Play: Rollover Move Might Not Be Submissive
The team found that a grand total of zero rollovers were submissive, with most being defensive in nature. They also found, interestingly, that when one partner ... «Discovery News, Jan 15»
7
Candace Cameron Bure gives marriage advice, explains being a …
Former child actress Candace Cameron Bure explained how she makes her marriage work in a recent interview, and explained what being submissive to her ... «ChristianToday, Jan 15»
8
Meet the 'submissive bear' who had his genitals removed so he …
The man, who uses the name Gelding, describes himself as a 'submissive bear' and says he has great sex. It all began when he was in high school, a bully on ... «Gay Star News, Oct 14»
9
Candace Cameron Bure Explains 'Submissive' Marriage on 'The View'
Candace Cameron Bure was on "The View" today, where she explained her "submissive marriage" comments from her new book "Balancing It All." "I think that a ... «ABC News, Apr 14»
10
Lady Gaga Is Submissive to Boyfriend Taylor Kinney, Says "He's …
The "Applause" singer admitted during a radio interview on Sirius XM's The Morning Mash Up on Monday, March 24 that she's submissive to boyfriend Taylor ... «Us Magazine, Mar 14»

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