obsequiously

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English obsequious Middle English -ly English -ly English obsequiously From obsequious + -ly.

1. In an obsequious manner.

   “Whilſt I a while obſequiouſly lament The vntimely fall of vertuous Lancaſter:[…]”

   “I gnashed my teeth upon him with a gust of devilish fury; and the smile withered from his face—happily for him—yet more happily for myself, for in another instant I had certainly dragged him from his perch. At the inn, as I entered, I looked about me with so black a countenance as made the attendants tremble; not a look did they exchange in my presence; but obsequiously took my orders, led me to a private room, and brought me wherewithal to write.”