Subserviently: meaning, definitions and examples
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subserviently
[ sษbหsษหrviษntli ]
used in a subordinate or servile manner
In a manner that shows submission or obedience to a higher authority or power.
Synonyms
compliantly, obediently, submissively.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| subserviently |
Used when someone is overly willing to serve or obey, often implying a lack of self-respect or independence.
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| submissively |
Used when someone shows a willingness to yield or be controlled by others, often indicating a passive or inferior position.
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| obediently |
Used when someone follows orders or rules, usually indicating respect or necessity.
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| compliantly |
Used when someone obeys rules, requests, or instructions willingly and without resistance.
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Examples of usage
- He submissively followed all the orders given to him.
- She spoke subserviently to her boss, eager to please.
- The employee behaved subserviently in front of the CEO.
Translations
Translations of the word "subserviently" in other languages:
๐ต๐น submisso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเคพเคเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช unterwรผrfig
๐ฎ๐ฉ patuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะบััะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ulegลy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพ้ ใซ
๐ซ๐ท soumis
๐ช๐ธ sumiso
๐น๐ท itaatkรขr
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ข ์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฎุถูุน
๐จ๐ฟ podลรญzenฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ podriadenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้กบไปๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ pokorno
๐ฎ๐ธ undirgefiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐาัะฝาััััาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แฉแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ itaษtkar
๐ฒ๐ฝ sumiso
Etymology
The word 'subserviently' is derived from the adjective 'subservient,' which comes from the Latin word 'subserviens,' meaning 'serving under.' The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb. The concept of subservience has been present in human societies throughout history, often linked to hierarchical structures and power dynamics.
See also: servant, server, serveware, service, serviette, servile, servility, servingware, subservience, subservient.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,887, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.