servilely

adverb

Meaning

In a manner showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others, often at the expense of one's own dignity.

Examples

  • He servilely apologized for the mistake, even though it was clearly his manager's fault.
  • The sycophant servilely flattered the CEO in hopes of a promotion.

Synonyms: meekly, submissively, obsequiously, fawningly