Servile: meaning, definitions and examples
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servile
[ หsษหrvaษชl ]
behavior
Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others; submissive.
Synonyms
compliant, obsequious, subservient, sycophantic
Examples of usage
- He was criticized for his servile attitude towards his boss.
- The servile assistant always agreed with everything his manager said.
- She couldn't stand his servile behavior and decided to end the relationship.
position
Of or characteristic of a slave or slaves; slavish.
Synonyms
obedient, slavish, submissive, subservient
Examples of usage
- The servile labor conditions in the factory were exposed by the media.
- He despised the servile treatment of the lower class by the aristocracy.
- The servile duties of the household staff were clearly defined.
Translations
Translations of the word "servile" in other languages:
๐ต๐น servil
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคพเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช sklavisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ patuh
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฑััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ sลuลผalczy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅฑใช
๐ซ๐ท servile
๐ช๐ธ servil
๐น๐ท kรถlece
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๊ตดํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุงูุน
๐จ๐ฟ servilnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ servilnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่บฌๅฑ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ servilen
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrรฆlslegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะปะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qul
๐ฒ๐ฝ servil
Etymology
The word 'servile' originated from the Latin word 'servilis', which is derived from 'servus' meaning 'slave'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. The concept of servility has been present throughout history, often associated with subordination and submission. The term has evolved to encompass not only literal slavery but also metaphorical servitude in social, political, and economic contexts.
See also: servant, server, serveware, service, serviette, servility, servingware, subservience, subservient, subserviently.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,593, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16590 eclectic
- 16591 triumphed
- 16592 kinsman
- 16593 servile
- 16594 undercut
- 16595 truthfully
- 16596 theretofore
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