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submissive

/ˈsʌb.mɪsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does submissive mean?

adjective

Willfully yielding to the authority or will of another; showing a willingness to obey or comply with the wishes of others.

Example

"She was a submissive partner in the relationship, always willing to compromise."

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