Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
servile
Adjective
/ˈsɜːr.vəl/
Definition
Showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
Examples
- His servile attitude made it hard for him to stand up for himself in meetings.
- She had a servile manner, always agreeing with her boss without question.
Meaning
The term ‘servile’ describes someone who is overly submissive or eager to obey, often to the point of demeaning themselves.
Synonyms
- Submissive
- Obedient
- Subservient
- Deferential
