subserviently

UK
/səbˈsɜːviəntli/
US
/səbˈsɜrviəntli/

Translations

subservientlyadverb
UK
/səbˈsɜːviəntli/
US
/səbˈsɜrviəntli/
He nodded subserviently to his boss's every command.
Он подобострастно кивал на каждую команду своего начальника.

Definitions

subservientlyadverb
In a subordinate or secondary manner; as of lesser importance to something else.
For centuries, art was treated subserviently to religious doctrine.
In a servile or excessively obedient manner; obsequiously.
The clerk bowed subserviently and hurried to fulfill the customer’s request.