submissively
US /səbˈmɪs.ɪv.li/
UK /səbˈmɪs.ɪv.li/
1.
sottomesso, docilmente
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.
Il cane si sedette sottomesso ai piedi del suo padrone.
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She nodded submissively, accepting the decision without argument.
Annuì sottomessa, accettando la decisione senza discutere.