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- pronunciation:
- suhr
v
 l
[or]
suhr
vaIl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
very submissive to another's authority; slavish.
His employer showed him little appreciation for his servile behavior.- synonyms:
- humble, menial, obsequious, slavish, submissive, subservient
- antonyms:
- assertive, authoritative
- similar words:
- abject, compliant, deferential, degrading, lowly, meek, obedient
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| definition 2: |
of or customary for a slave or servant.
a servile occupation- synonyms:
- menial, slavish
- similar words:
- humble, inferior, subservient
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| related words: |
passive, submissive |
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| derivations: |
servilely (adv.), servility (n.) |
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