servile
IPA: sˈɝvʌɫ
noun
- (grammar) An element which forms no part of the original root.
- A slave; a menial.
adjective
- Of or pertaining to a slave.
- Slavish or submissive.
- (grammar) Not belonging to the original root.
- (grammar) Not sounded, but serving to lengthen the preceding vowel, like the e in tune.
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Examples of "servile" in Sentences
- The judiciary is increasingly servile.
- He is good at flattering and being servile.
- He conscientiously behaves servile and devote.
- He was wary of those who were servile and fawning.
- He is known for being servile amongst his coworkers.
- All Roman education is practically of servile origin.
- The negro has adaptability, but he is servile and must be led.
- Any other attitude in an American citizen is both base and servile.
- They manage to overpower one and substitute the servile control sphere.
- Eventually, Snazz himself is frustrated by Edwin's cloying, servile flattery.