Slavish: meaning, definitions and examples

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slavish

[ ˈsleɪvɪʃ ]

^{Context #1}

behavior

Showing no originality; blindly imitative.

Synonyms

copycat, imitative, unoriginal

Examples of usage

Slavish adherence to convention
The slavish copying of Western fashion trends

^{Context #2}

work

Characteristic of a servant or slave; menial or submissive.

Synonyms

obedient, servile, subservient

Examples of usage

The slavish labor of the factory workers
The slavish obedience demanded by the dictator

Translations

Translations of the word "slavish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escravo

🇮🇳 ग़ुलामी

दासता
दास की तरह

🇩🇪 sklavisch

🇮🇩 seperti budak

🇺🇦 рабський

🇵🇱 niewolniczy

🇯🇵 奴隷のような (どれいのような)

🇫🇷 esclave

🇪🇸 esclavo

🇹🇷 köle gibi

🇰🇷 노예 같은 (노예 같은)

🇸🇦 عبودي

🇨🇿 otrocký

🇸🇰 otrocký

🇨🇳 奴隶的 (nú lì de)

🇸🇮 suženjski

🇮🇸 þrælaháttur

🇰🇿 құлдық

🇬🇪 მონური

🇦🇿 qul kimi

🇲🇽 esclavo

Word origin

The word 'slavish' originated from the Middle English word 'slavish' which meant 'of or characteristic of a slave'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The term is derived from the word 'slave', referring to a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them. Over time, 'slavish' has evolved to also encompass the idea of being submissive or obedient in a broader sense.