Servilely: meaning, definitions and examples

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servilely

 

[ ˈsɜr.vɪl.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior submission

Servilely is an adverb that describes acting in a submissive or obsequious manner. It often implies a lack of independence or dignity, where one behaves excessively obedient or compliant, especially towards someone in a position of power.

Synonyms

fawningly, obsequiously, overly compliant, submissively

Examples of usage

  • She servilely agreed to every demand of her boss.
  • He servilely followed the orders without question.
  • The employee served servilely, fearing the consequences of disobedience.

Translations

Translations of the word "servilely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 servilmente

🇮🇳 सेवा भाव से

🇩🇪 diensteifig

🇮🇩 dengan penuh pengabdian

🇺🇦 раболіпно

🇵🇱 służalczo

🇯🇵 従属的に

🇫🇷 servilement

🇪🇸 servilmente

🇹🇷 kölece

🇰🇷 비굴하게

🇸🇦 بذل الخدمة

🇨🇿 služebně

🇸🇰 služobne

🇨🇳 奴役地

🇸🇮 sužnja

🇮🇸 þjónustulega

🇰🇿 қызметші ретінде

🇬🇪 მსახურების გზით

🇦🇿 xidmətkarcasına

🇲🇽 sirvientemente

Word origin

The term 'servilely' derives from the adjective 'servile,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'servilis,' meaning 'of a slave or servitude.' The Latin 'servus' translates to 'slave,' indicating a state of subjugation and service. The word transitioned into Middle English as 'servil' in the 14th century, maintaining the connotation of subservience and lack of autonomy. Over time, 'servile' evolved to describe people who exhibit a lack of independence or excessive deference to authority. Its adverbial form, 'servilely,' was formulated to express the manner of being servile, emphasizing behaviors synonymous with slavery or subordination.