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Since when have we Americans been expected to bow submissively to authority and speak with awe and reverence to those who represent us?
William O. Douglas

Meaning of "submissively" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUBMISSIVELY

submissively  [səbˈmɪsɪvlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUBMISSIVELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Submissively is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES SUBMISSIVELY 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 submissively in the English dictionary

The definition of submissively in the dictionary is in a manner that tends towards, or indicates submission, humility or servility.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUBMISSIVELY


abrasively
əˈbreɪsɪvlɪ
aggressively
əˈɡrɛsɪvlɪ
decisively
dɪˈsaɪsɪvlɪ
derisively
dɪˈraɪsɪvlɪ
dismissively
dɪsˈmɪsɪvlɪ
dissuasively
dɪˈsweɪsɪvlɪ
divisively
dɪˈvaɪsɪvlɪ
evasively
ɪˈveɪsɪvlɪ
exclusively
ɪkˈskluːsɪvlɪ
extensively
ɪkˈstɛnsɪvlɪ
incisively
ɪnˈsaɪsɪvlɪ
indecisively
ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪvlɪ
massively
ˈmæsɪvlɪ
permissively
pəˈmɪsɪvlɪ
persuasively
pəˈsweɪsɪvlɪ
pervasively
pəˈveɪsɪvlɪ
progressively
prəˈɡrɛsɪvlɪ
remissively
rɪˈmɪsɪvlɪ
suasively
ˈsweɪsɪvlɪ
transmissively
trænzˈmɪsɪvlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUBMISSIVELY

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUBMISSIVELY

actively
alternatively
collaboratively
collectively
comparatively
creatively
cumulatively
effectively
inductively
lively
lovely
negatively
objectively
positively
qualitatively
quantitatively
relatively
respectively
selectively
successively
tentatively

Synonyms and antonyms of submissively in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «submissively» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUBMISSIVELY

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

Translator English - Chinese

拱手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sumisamente
570 millions of speakers

English

submissively
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विनम्रता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صاغرين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

покорно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

submissamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

submissively
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

docilement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rendah hati
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unterwürfig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

従順に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

submissively
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Submissively
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phục tùng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தாழ்மையோடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विनम्रपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

itaatkâr
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

submissively
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pokornie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

покірно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

supunere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

submissively
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nederig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

givet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

submissively
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of submissively

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBMISSIVELY»

The term «submissively» is regularly used and occupies the 77.592 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBMISSIVELY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «submissively» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «submissively» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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QUOTES WITH «SUBMISSIVELY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word submissively.
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William O. Douglas
Since when have we Americans been expected to bow submissively to authority and speak with awe and reverence to those who represent us?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUBMISSIVELY»

Discover the use of submissively in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to submissively and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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People Skills
In most situations and with virtually all persons, they behave submissively. Similarly, other people are generally aggressive. They tend to behave aggressively in nearly all situations and with nearly everyone they meet. Take a few minutes to ...
Robert Bolton, 2009
2
Creativity in Groups
If individuals behaving dominantly can fulfill these roles and individuals behaving submissively can follow their lead, complementary patterns of dominance and submissiveness may enhance group creativity. Even within the idea generation ...
Elizabeth A. Mannix, Margaret Ann Neale, Jack A. Goncalo, 2009
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Vulcan's Rebuke Submissively Addressed to the Worshipful ...
In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind.
Paul Juvenal, 2010
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Encyclopaedia metropolitana: or Universal dictionary of ...
And kneeling at bis feete submissively. Spenser. Faerie Queene, book v. can. 2. If thou sin in wine and wantonness, Boast not thereof, nor make thy shame thy glory ; Frailty gets pardon by submissiveness, But he that boasts, shuts that out of  ...
Edward Smedley, Hugh James Rose, Henry John Rose, 1845
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Encyclopaedia Metropolitana; or, universal dictionary of ...
Mi/Ion. Paradise l.osl. book iv. 1. 497. Who rudely hayld her forth without remorse, Still holding up her suppliant hands on hye, And kneeling at his feete submissively. Spenser. Faerie Queene, book v. can. 2. If thou sin in wine and wantonness, ...
Edw Smedley, 1845
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Popular and Complete English Dictionary: Exhibiting the ...
Entreating; beseeching: supplicating; asking earnestly and submissively. Manifesting entreaty; expressive of humble supplication.— n. A humble petitioner ; one who entreats submissively. Scppliantly, Bdp'ple-aut-le, adv. In a suppliant or  ...
John Boag, 1848
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A New Universal Etymological, Technological, and Pronouncing ...
SUPPLICAKT, sup'ple-kant, a. (suppliuzns, Lat.) Entreating; asking submissively ; —s. one who cntreats; n petitioner who asks earnestly and submissively. Sorrucnn, sup'ple-kate, v. a. (mppliea, Lat.) To cntreat for ; to seek by earnest prayer; ...
‎1858
8
The Works of Nathanael Emmons, D.D., Third Pastor of the ...
It is utterly impossible for any one to ask God for any favor submissively, without being willing that God either should grant or deny his request, as seems good in his sight. Such a willingness is essential to true submission. Having explained the ...
Nathanael Emmons, Jacob Ide, 1860
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Women and the Reformation
And I would submissively herewith beg Your Royal Majesty that Your Royal Majesty would in His grace bestow such money upon me... Describing the woes of the oppressed, other widows and orphans, she writes, “I am forced to submissively ...
Kirsi Stjerna, 2011
10
A new universal etymological technological, and pronouncing ...
Continuance. — Not in use. Suppliant, snp-pli'ant, a. (French, from supplier, to entreat, tupplico, Lat.) Entreating ; beseeching ; supplicating ; asking earnestly and submissively; manifesting entreaty; expressive of humble supplication ; TO bow ...
John Craig (F.G.S.), 1859

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUBMISSIVELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term submissively is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gun Control: Eating Steak with Teaspoons
Nevertheless, we should submissively fall in line, believing the government will protect us. And crazy people who prey on the innocent in gun free zones like ... «Town Hall, Jul 15»
2
Sandra Bland was absolutely right to protest violent male authority
Yet, they behaved submissively toward a male player in an identical scenario. Another recent study conducted small experiments to determine whether men ... «Mashable, Jul 15»
3
'Pack Mentality'
... episode, but Jackson recognized the interaction for what it was right away: The wolves were behaving submissively toward ELH… because ELH is their alpha. «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
4
Men who lose video games are more likely to act hostile to women …
Those same male players who were losing the game "behaved submissively towards a male-voiced player in the identical scenario," the researchers wrote. «Today.com, Jul 15»
5
Sexists are worse at video games, study suggests
"In contrast, lower-skilled players behaved submissively towards a male-voiced player in the identical scenario." The hypothesis suggested from the research is ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
6
Texas Supreme Court keeps eyebrows on fleek, brow puns ensue
It is about whether government can connive with rent-seeking factions to ration liberty unrestrained, and whether judges must submissively uphold even the most ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Philosophy of the Submissive Salute of Hyenas
Class differences are noticeable in sky, water and in the savannah where it's submissively practiced by Spotted Hyenas. Unlike other communal societies of ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
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Video: MMA's most sickening ever blow
MMA fighter Wu Ze had his opponent Wu Hui Qiang right where he wanted him during their fight last month: submissively lying on the mat of the octagon and ... «Fox Sports, Jul 15»
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Is This the Most Libertarian Legal Opinion Ever Written?
It is about whether government can connive with rent-seeking factions to ration liberty unrestrained, and whether judges must submissively uphold even the most ... «Reason, Jul 15»
10
Shock as porno filmed at famous tourist spot
One photo showed the man sitting on a stone bench smoking a cigarette while the woman knelt submissively beside him, still attached to the dog lead. «The Local.es, Jul 15»

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