servilely
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Related to servilely: obsequiously, slavish
ser·vile
(sûr′vəl, -vīl′)adj.
1. Abjectly submissive; slavish.
2.
a. Of or suitable to a slave or servant.
b. Of or relating to servitude or forced labor.
[Middle English, from Latin servīlis, from servus, slave.]
ser′vile·ly adv.
ser′vile·ness, ser·vil′i·ty (sər-vĭl′ĭ-tē) n.
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Adv. | 1. | servilely - in an obsequious manner; "she acts obsequiously toward her boss" |
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Translations
بصورةٍ ذليلَه، بِطاعَةٍ شَديدَه
servilně
szolgaian
smjaîurslega
köle gibi
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servile
(ˈsəːvail) adjective excessively obedient or respectful. servile obedience/flattery.
ˈservilely adverbserˈvility (-ˈvi-) noun
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