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

Nearer his presence Adam, though not awed, Yet with submiss approach and reverence meek, As to a superiour nature bowing low, Thus said.

From Paradise Lost by Milton, John

“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.”

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

So by the altar standeth she submiss And watchful, praying silent and intense To a strange-figured Goddess, to his sense Who knew but Aphrodité.

From Helen Redeemed and Other Poems by Hewlett, Maurice Henry

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

To such of the Canons as he came upon, his Majesty was most polite; they most submiss.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12 by Carlyle, Thomas