adverb
- in a way that shows excessive willingness to serve or please others; obsequiously
Examples
- The assistant nodded subserviently to every request from the demanding boss.
- She smiled subserviently, afraid to express her own opinions.
- The waiter bowed subserviently before the wealthy customers.
- He acted subserviently around authority figures but was rude to his peers.
- The employee responded subserviently to avoid any conflict.
- She spoke subserviently, never daring to challenge the decision.