servilely
servilely · more servilely · most servilely
In a servile way; fawninglyIn a servile way; fawningly.
UK/ˈsɜː.vaɪl.li/US/ˈsɝ.vaɪl.li/
» Why did they wait upon him so servilely?
Meaning
1 sensesIn a servile way; fawningly.
More definitions
- in an obsequious manner
Examples
1 sentencesWhy did they wait upon him so servilely?
Origin
From servile + -ly.From servile + -ly.
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Forms
more servilely, most servilely| Comparative | more servilely Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most servilely |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- in an obsequious manner:obsequiouslysubserviently
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedservile
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb