SUBMISSIVELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a servile manner

Example:

he always acts so deferentially around his supervisor

Synonyms:

deferentially; submissively

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

submissive (abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant)

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