Finesentence logo

Slavish: meaning, definitions and examples

🤖
Add to dictionary

slavish

 

[ ˈsleɪvɪʃ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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 | Adjective

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

🇩🇪 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

Etymology

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.

See also: enslave, enslaved, enslavement, slave, slaveholder, slavery, slaves.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,316, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.