Definitions

1. adjective

willingly yielding to the will or authority of another

“She was a submissive partner who often agreed with her husband’s opinions.”

2. noun

a person who is willing to yield to the will or authority of another

“The submissive individual in the relationship was often the target of emotional abuse.”

3. verb

to yield or agree to the will or authority of another

“He was submissive to his parents’ wishes and rarely argued with them.”