submissive

Example Sentences

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Submissive dogs also pass their head under the chin of dogs to whom they are paying their respects.

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2021

Submissive, obedient Cornelia showed another facet as superior of her little group: facing down carpenters and tradespeople, she got the new Society of the Holy Child Jesus off to a strong start.

From Time Magazine Archive

Submissive as he always was, the ancient dog lay down when touched, and drew his grizzled eyelids meekly over his dim and sunken eyes.

From Frida, or, The Lover's Leap, A Legend Of The West Country From "Slain By The Doones" By R. D. Blackmore by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)

Submissive Oscar, instead of giving her time to speak, sternly went on.

From Poor Miss Finch by Collins, Wilkie

Yes, they were kind exceedingly; most mild Even in indignation, taking by the hand One that obeyed them mutely, as a child Submissive to a law he does not understand.

From Georgian Poetry 1920-22 by Marsh, Edward Howard, Sir