Inclined or ready to submit; acknowledging one's inferiority; yielding; obedient; humble. Not at his feet submissive in distress, Creature so fair his reconcilement seeking. Milton.
Showing a readiness to submit; expressing submission; as, a submissive demeanor. With a submissive step I hasted down. Prior.
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