subserviently
/səbˈsɜrviəntli/
adverb
- In a manner that shows too much willingness to obey or serve others; in a way that is overly humble or obedient.
- He spoke subserviently to the king, bowing his head the entire time.
- She acted subserviently around her boss, never expressing her own opinions.
- The assistant nodded subserviently at every suggestion the manager made.
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