Thesaurus / submissively
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synonyms for submissively
- conscientiously
- earnestly
- firmly
- resolutely
- sincerely
- staunchly
- steadfastly
- constantly
- devotedly
- doubtlessly
- obediently
- truly
- trustworthily
- bravely
- calmly
- meekly
- quietly
- dispassionately
- enduringly
- forbearingly
- impassively
- imperturbably
- resignedly
- tolerantly
antonyms for submissively
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How to use submissively in a sentence
While every other colony was bidding defiance to Britain, this alone submissively applied to her for redress of grievances.
THE LOYALISTS OF AMERICA AND THEIR TIMES, VOL. 1 OF 2EGERTON RYERSONBut my opponent did not utter a single sound, and only, as before, mournfully and submissively nodded his head up and down.
DREAM TALES AND PROSE POEMSIVAN TURGENEV"Your Grace has made better men than me wear your cast clothes," said Jerningham submissively.
PEVERIL OF THE PEAKSIR WALTER SCOTTAnd did she submissively consent to be deprived of her just dues?
FAIR TO LOOK UPONMARY BELLE FREELEYShe entreated him, humbly, submissively, fearing to make him angry.
THE CHILD OF PLEASUREGABRIELE D'ANNUNZIOMary received his counsels submissively, and would have carried them out if she could.
THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT SHELLEY, VOLUME I (OF 2)FLORENCE A. THOMAS MARSHALLSaidie dropped her eyes to her fish very submissively at this, while Hamilton himself filled her glass.
SIX WOMENVICTORIA CROSSLitvinov bent his head, as though submissively receiving a well-deserved blow.
SMOKETURGENEV IVAN SERGEEVICHThe agile old man bounded away from her, and she had to pacify him submissively before he would consent to be seated.
RHODA FLEMING, COMPLETEGEORGE MEREDITHFor the moment the Jews were cowed, and next day they went submissively to greet the troops coming from Caesarea.
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, 11TH EDITION, VOLUME 15, SLICE 4VARIOUSWORDS RELATED TO SUBMISSIVELY
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