adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a submissive manner.

Adverb

1. 1
   in a servile manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

deferentiallycomplaisantlycompliantlycompulsivelydelicatelydocilely

Antonyms

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akimboassertivelyboldlybossily

Etymology

From submissive + -ly.