The difference between Slavish and Submissive
When used as adjectives, slavish means in the manner of a slave, whereas submissive means meekly obedient or passive.
Submissive is also noun with the meaning: one who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.
check bellow for the other definitions of Slavish and Submissive
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Slavish as an adjective:
In the manner of a slave; abject.
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Slavish as an adjective:
(Of a copy) utterly faithful; totally lacking originality or creativity.
Examples:
"a slavish reproduction"
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Submissive as an adjective:
Meekly obedient or passive.
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Submissive as a noun (BDSM):
One who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.
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Submissive as a noun (rare):
One who submits.