submissively
US /səbˈmɪs.ɪv.li/
UK /səbˈmɪs.ɪv.li/
1.
soumis, docilement
in a way that shows a willingness to obey or yield to the authority of others
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The dog sat submissively at its owner's feet.
Le chien s'assit soumis aux pieds de son maître.
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She nodded submissively, accepting the decision without argument.
Elle hocha la tête soumise, acceptant la décision sans discuter.