submissively
1 of 1adverb/səb.ˈmɪ.sɪv.li/
1
in a manner that displays obedience
- She nodded submissively to her manager's instructions.
- The employee responded submissively to every request from the boss.
- He accepted the decision submissively, showing no signs of resistance.
- The servant bowed submissively before addressing the master.
- She smiled submissively, acknowledging the leader’s authority.
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