Both Uses of
submissive
in
Jane Eyre
- Instead of speaking, I smiled; and not a very complacent or submissive smile either.†
p. 156.5 *
- Lastly, I saw Mr. Mason was submissive to Mr. Rochester; that the impetuous will of the latter held complete sway over the inertness of the former: the few words which had passed between them assured me of this.†
p. 244.3
Definition:
inclined to submit (give in) to the wishes of others