Submissive Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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submissive
sub-mis-sive
Definitions
in relationships
Ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive.
Synonyms
compliant, docile, obedient, passive, yielding.
Examples of usage
- She was always submissive to her boss's orders.
- He has a submissive personality, always agreeing with others.
in BDSM
Willing to submit to the control or authority of another person, typically in a sexual or erotic context.
Synonyms
compliant, docile, obedient, pliant, subservient.
Examples of usage
- She enjoys playing the submissive role in their BDSM relationship.
- He prefers being the dominant rather than the submissive in BDSM scenarios.
Translations
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Quick facts about “submissive”
Submissive is a 3-syllable adjective (sub-mis-sive). It is pronounced /səbˈmɪsɪv/ in American English and /səbmˈɪsɪv/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 10 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #16,336 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'submissive'
The word 'submissive' originated from the Latin word 'submissus', which means 'yielding, submissive'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe someone who is obedient or compliant. Over time, the term has evolved to also include its usage in the context of BDSM relationships, where it refers to someone who willingly submits to another's control or authority.
See also: submission, submissiveness, submit, submitter, submitting.