subserviently
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8.2
- adverb
- /səbˈsɜrviəntli/
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sumisamente
- They would advocate a regimented educational program whereby orders emanate from above and are subserviently obeyed by all falling under the jurisdiction.
Examples
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Not in Ukraine, so entirely denied any purpose but the subserviently economic.
Academic text (2008) -
Plus, he's correct in that while Palin does not subserviently endorse Romney per se, she does support anyone against Obama.
Blog text (22) -
The search for alternative economic and political partners is at the heart of Orbán's grand political vision, one centered on a fight both against global financial capital and its use of state debt to rule over nations, and against previous leftist-socialist governments that, according to him, subserviently sold out the country to these international forces.
Blog text (9) -
She listened subserviently to her manager's every word, eager to please.
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The student nodded subserviently as the teacher explained the assignment for the third time.
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He accepted the orders subserviently, never questioning the decisions made by his superiors.
Synonyms
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2.7
In a willing way to do what someone says
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8.4
In a way that copies others exactly without thinking
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5.3
In a quiet, humble way that shows you obey someone
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7.0
In a respectful way toward someone older or in charge
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9.9
In a way that tries too hard to please someone
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4.6
In a way that follows rules or instructions
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5.5
In a calm, obedient way that follows instructions
Trying too hard to please someone
In a way that is too eager to please someone important
In a way that is too eager to please someone
Antonyms
How Submissive
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8.4
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8.2
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5.3
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4.3
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2.7
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4.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
subserviently = subservient (semi-transparent) = sub + serv + ient + ly
The adverb is formed by adding -ly to 'subservient'; while 'sub' and 'serve' are recognizable, the adjective-forming element '-ient' is less transparent, and the exact nuance 'excessively submissive' is somewhat specialized.
Etymology
The word subserviently comes from two parts: sub- meaning 'under' and servire meaning 'to serve', the same root as the common word servant. So to act subserviently is to behave like someone 'under' another person, always ready to serve or obey.