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

  1. Slavish as an adjective:

    In the manner of a slave; abject.

  2. Slavish as an adjective:

    (Of a copy) utterly faithful; totally lacking originality or creativity.

    Examples:

    "a slavish reproduction"

  1. Submissive as an adjective:

    Meekly obedient or passive.

  1. Submissive as a noun (BDSM):

    One who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.

  2. Submissive as a noun (rare):

    One who submits.