Definition of submissive

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  • submissive is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • submissive is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • submissive is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of submissive

  • abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant (adjective)

    Examples

    1. she has become submissive and subservient

    Synonyms

    1. slavish
    2. subservient
  • inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination (adjective)

    Examples

    1. submissive servants
    2. a submissive reply
    3. replacing troublemakers with more submissive people

See definition of submissive in Merriam Webster