subserviently

sub·ser·vi·ent

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh b-sur-vee-uh nt]
- /səbˈsɜr vi ənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh b-sur-vee-uh nt]
- /səbˈsɜr vi ənt/

Definitions of subserviently word

adjective subserviently serving or acting in a subordinate capacity; subordinate. 1
adjective subserviently servile; excessively submissive; obsequious: subservient persons; subservient conduct. 1
adjective subserviently useful in promoting a purpose or end. 1

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Origin of subserviently

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; < Latin subservient- (stem of subserviēns, present participle of subservīre to subserve), equivalent to sub- sub- + servi-, stem of servīre to serve + -ent -ent

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Parts of speech for Subserviently

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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subserviently popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for subserviently

adv subserviently

abjectly — utterly hopeless, miserable, humiliating, or wretched: abject poverty.
dutifully — performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one's duty: a dutiful citizen; a dutiful child.

adverb subserviently

fawningly — In a feigning manner; falsely.
grovelingly — Alternative form of grovellingly.
humbly — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
ingratiatingly — In an ingratiating manner.
obediently — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.

All 8 Synonyms of subserviently

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