Subserviently: meaning, definitions and examples

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subserviently

[ səbˈsɜːrviəntli ]

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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.