Slavishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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slavishly

 

[ หˆsleษชvษชสƒli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of behavior

Slavishly refers to behavior that is characterized by excessive dependence on or obedience to someone or something. It often implies a lack of originality or independence, suggesting that someone is imitating or following without question or thought.

Synonyms

fawningly, obsequiously, servilely, submissively

Examples of usage

  • He slavishly followed her every demand.
  • The assistant worked slavishly to complete the project.
  • She slavishly imitated the fashion trends of the celebrities.

Translations

Translations of the word "slavishly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น servilmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเคพเคฎ เค•เฅ€ เคคเคฐเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sklavisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seperti budak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะฑััŒะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niewolniczo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅด้šทใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท servilement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esclavamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถle gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ์˜ˆ์ฒ˜๋Ÿผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุนุจูˆุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otrocky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otrocky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅด้šถ่ˆฌๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ suลพnje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรฆll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถlษ™ kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esclavamente

Etymology

The word 'slavishly' originates from the word 'slave,' which comes from the Old French 'esclave' and the Latin 'sclavus,' meaning a person who is owned by another and forced to work for them. The term entered the English language around the 14th century, initially referring to the condition of being a slave. Over time, 'slavishly' developed metaphorical connotations, extending beyond its literal meaning to describe behavior that is excessively deferential or overly compliant, akin to the actions of a servant towards a master. This evolution reflects broader social dynamics and shifts in language usage, particularly in relation to themes of power, autonomy, and obedience in human relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,819, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.