submiss

American  

[suhb-mis] / səbˈmɪs /

adjective

Archaic.

1. submissive.

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submiss British  

/ səbˈmɪs /

adjective

1. docile; submissive

2. soft in tone

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Etymology

Origin of submiss

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

Example Sentences

Oh! grant me, sacred shade,   To glean submiss what thy full sickle leaves.

From The Poetical Works of Addison; Gay's Fables; and Somerville's Chase With Memoirs and Critical Dissertations, by the Rev. George Gilfillan by

So spake the patriarch of mankind; but Eve Persisted; yet submiss, though last, replied.

From Paradise Lost by Milton, John

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

From The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) by Duncker, Max

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.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor

Neerer his presence Adam though not awd, Yet with submiss approach and reverence meek, As to a superior Nature, bowing low, 360 Thus said.

From The Poetical Works of John Milton by Milton, John