submiss

[ suhb-mis ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. submissive.

submiss

/ səbˈmɪs /

adjective

1. docile; submissive
2. soft in tone

Word History and Origins

Origin of submiss¹

First recorded in 1560–70; from Latin submissus, past participle of submittere submit

Word History and Origins

Origin of submiss¹

C16: from Latin submissus lowered, gentle, from submittere to reduce, from sub- + mittere to send

Example Sentences

Those entrusted with the power of office must also be the most obedient and submiss.

From Project Gutenberg

Submiss and silent, palsied with amaze, Proud Malabar th' unnumber'd slain surveys: Yet burns the monarch; to his shrine he speeds; Dire howl the priests, the groaning victim bleeds; The ground they stamp, and, from the dark abodes, With tears and vows, they call th' infernal gods.

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“With your Highness’s permission,” he said, “and laying at his feet my most submiss apologies, I will now hasten to attend his further orders in the Chancery.”

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The Muse, in times more ancient, made The grove's thick gloom her dwelling-place, And, queen-like, her proud sceptre swayed O'er a submiss and trembling race.

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Pray with thy brothers three, for saints are they: So shall thy friend, who resteth in the Lord With perfect will submiss, the waiting passed, Gaze on God's Vision with an eye unscaled, In glory everlasting.'

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