Subserviently: meaning, definitions and examples

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subserviently

 

[ səbˈsɜːrviəntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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

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:

🇵🇹 submisso

🇮🇳 आज्ञाकारी

🇩🇪 unterwürfig

🇮🇩 patuh

🇺🇦 покірно

🇵🇱 uległy

🇯🇵 従順に

🇫🇷 soumis

🇪🇸 sumiso

🇹🇷 itaatkâr

🇰🇷 순종적으로

🇸🇦 بخضوع

🇨🇿 podřízeně

🇸🇰 podriadený

🇨🇳 顺从地

🇸🇮 pokorno

🇮🇸 undirgefið

🇰🇿 бағынғыштықпен

🇬🇪 მორჩილად

🇦🇿 itaətkar

🇲🇽 sumiso

Word origin

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.