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Definitions for SERVILELY
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Princeton's WordNet
obsequiously, subserviently, servilelyadverb
in an obsequious manner
"she acts obsequiously toward her boss"
Wiktionary
servilelyadverb
In a servile way; fawningly.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Servilelyadverb
Meanly; slavishly.
Etymology: from servile.
T’ each changing news, they chang’d affections bring,
And servilely from fate expect a King. John Dryden, Aurengzebe.He affects a singularity in his actions and thoughts, rather than servilely to copy from the wisest. Jonathan Swift.
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servilely
Servilely is an adverb that describes an action done in a manner that shows an excessive willingness to serve or please others, often in a subordinate or submissive way. It stems from the adjective "servile," which generally refers to slavish obedience or subservience.
Webster Dictionary
Servilelyadverb
in a servile manner; slavishly
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of SERVILELY in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of SERVILELY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of SERVILELY in a Sentence
Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.
Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.
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