servilely UK /ˈsɜː.vaɪl.li/US /ˈsɝ.vaɪl.li/ adverb1 •In a servile way; fawningly.She looks at Mother out of appealing eyes. Docile. Ready to please. So in need. Servilely murmuring: ‘Yes, jee, I will do everything … Anything you want.’ — 1988 formsmore servilely · most servilely