subserviently
adverbUK /səbˈsɜː.vi.ənt.li/
US /səbˈsɝː.vi.ənt.li/
In a way that shows you are too eager to obey someone.
He nodded subserviently whenever the boss spoke.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a manner that is less important than something else.
The small details were treated subserviently to the main goal.
3. In a way that serves a purpose or role.
The tool was used subserviently to help finish the job.
4. In a way that shows too much willingness to please.
She smiled subserviently, hoping to avoid trouble.