Your obedient servant

phrase

A polite way to end a letter, showing respect and willingness to serve the person you are writing to.

'I hope you will give my request due consideration. Your obedient servant, Henry Bolton.'

Visual representation of "your obedient servant" - A polite way to end a letter, showing respect and willingness to serve the person you are writing to.

Often appears as...

yours faithfully
your obedient servant

Usage tips

Formal

Literary

phrase

Used sarcastically or humourously to show that you don't really mean to be obedient or a servant.

After explaining my boss's mistaken calculations to him, I ended my email with 'Your obedient servant' to lighten the mood.

Often appears as...

your obedient servant
kidding

Usage tips

Informal, Humorous

Colloquial

phrase

A polite way to end a letter, showing respect and willingness to serve the person you are writing to.

'I hope you will give my request due consideration. Your obedient servant, Henry Bolton.'

Often appears as...

yours faithfully
your obedient servant

Usage tips

Formal

Literary

phrase

Used sarcastically or humourously to show that you don't really mean to be obedient or a servant.

After explaining my boss's mistaken calculations to him, I ended my email with 'Your obedient servant' to lighten the mood.

Often appears as...

your obedient servant
kidding

Usage tips

Informal, Humorous

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2

Visual representation of "your obedient servant"

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Historical Politeness

Used in the past to show deep respect, now it may sound out of place or overly formal.

Your aid has been invaluable - Your obedient servant, A. Hamilton.

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Not Literally

You're not claiming to be an actual servant; it's just a respectful sign-off.

Thank you for your guidance. Your obedient servant, Meredith.

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Formal Context

Best used in formal letters, especially when addressing someone of higher status or authority.

I await your instructions. Your obedient servant, John Smith.

Pro Tip 1/3

Historical Politeness

Used in the past to show deep respect, now it may sound out of place or overly formal.

Your aid has been invaluable - Your obedient servant, A. Hamilton.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Literally

You're not claiming to be an actual servant; it's just a respectful sign-off.

Thank you for your guidance. Your obedient servant, Meredith.

Pro Tip 3/3

Formal Context

Best used in formal letters, especially when addressing someone of higher status or authority.

I await your instructions. Your obedient servant, John Smith.

Pro Tip 1/3

Historical Politeness

Used in the past to show deep respect, now it may sound out of place or overly formal.

Your aid has been invaluable - Your obedient servant, A. Hamilton.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Literally

You're not claiming to be an actual servant; it's just a respectful sign-off.

Thank you for your guidance. Your obedient servant, Meredith.

Pro Tip 3/3

Formal Context

Best used in formal letters, especially when addressing someone of higher status or authority.

I await your instructions. Your obedient servant, John Smith.

Visual representation of the word "Your obedient servant"

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