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submissive

/səbˈmɪsɪv/

Meanings
noun
(BDSM) One who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.

Examples :

"The submissive in the BDSM group discussed their preferences for the upcoming roleplay session. "
sex person

Related Words

Illustration dominant

dominant noun

/ˈdɒmɪnənt/ /ˈdɑmənənt/

The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

"In the key of C major, G is the dominant. "

Illustration obedient

obedient noun

/əʊˈbiːdɪənt/ /oʊˈbidiənt/

One who obeys.

"The well-trained dog was an obedient, always following commands like "sit" and "stay." "

Illustration question

question noun

/ˈkwɛstjən/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration preferences

preferences noun

/ˈprefərənsɪz/ /ˈprɛfrənsɪz/

The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")

"He has a preference for crisp wines."

Illustration submits

submits verb

/səbˈmɪts/

To yield or give way to another.

"They will not submit to the destruction of their rights."

Illustration roleplay

roleplay noun

/ˈroʊlˌpleɪ/ /ˈroʊlpleɪ/

The practice of roleplaying.

"In drama class, we did a roleplay to practice our acting skills. "

Illustration partner

partner noun

/ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɐːtnɘ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/

Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.

"My sister is my partner in crime when it comes to planning surprise parties. "

Illustration following

following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

Illustration upcoming

upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming up.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

Illustration discussed

discussed verb

/dɪsˈkʌst/

To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

"We discussed the best way to solve the math problem. "

Illustration practices

practices noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪz/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."