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subserviently

/səbˈsɜːrvɪəntli/ adverb · British & US

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What does subserviently mean?

adverb

In a subservient manner; in a manner that shows a willingness to obey or comply with the wishes of another.

Example

"She spoke subserviently to her boss, trying not to show her disagreement."

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Words that share this root

subservient servant submissive obedient

What's another word for subserviently?

obediently submissively deferentially meekly timidly yieldingly

What's the opposite of subserviently?

defiantly rebelliously insubordinately

Rhymes with subserviently

serviently eventually evently veniently