Subserviently: meaning, definitions and examples
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subserviently
[ səbˈsɜːrviəntli ]
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.