Meaning of the word submissively in English

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submissively

US /səbˈmɪs.ɪv.li/
UK /səbˈmɪs.ɪv.li/
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Adverb

1.

in a way that shows a willingness to obey or yield to the authority of others

Example:
The dog sat submissively at its owner's feet.
She nodded submissively, accepting the decision without argument.
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