word
Submissive
Suh-BMIH-sihv
/sʌˈbmɪsɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
submissive
Dictionary meaning
Inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination.
Examples
- Submissive servants.
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
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muh-LIF-loo-us
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pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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