servile in English dictionary

  • servile

    Meanings and definitions of "servile"

    • adjective
      of or pertaining to a slave.
    • adjective
      submissive or slavish.
    • adjective
      (grammar)
      Not belonging to the original root.
    • adjective
      (grammar)
      Not sounded, but serving to lengthen the preceding vowel, like the e in tune.
    • noun
      (grammar)
      An element which forms no part of the original root.
    • of or pertaining to a slave
    • submissive or slavish
    • Resembling a vassal.
    • adjective
      submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior; "spoke in a servile tone"; "the incurably servile housekeeper"; "servile tasks such as floor scrubbing and barn work"

    Synonyms of "servile" in English dictionary

    slave, obsequious, fawning are the top synonyms of "servile" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "servile" in English dictionary

    unservile is the antonym of "servile" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of servile

    • servile ( comparative more servile, superlative most servile)
    • servile (comparative more servile, superlative most servile)
    • servile (plural serviles)
  • Servile

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