"servilely" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈsɜː.vaɪl.li/ [UK], /ˈsɝ.vaɪl.li/ [General-American], /ˈsɝ.vəl.li/ [General-American], /ˈsɝ.və.li/ [General-American] Forms: more servilely [comparative], most servilely [superlative]
Etymology: From servile + -ly. Etymology templates: {{af|en|servile|-ly|id2=adverbial}} servile + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} servilely (comparative more servilely, superlative most servilely)
  1. In a servile way; fawningly.
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