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slavish

UK
/ˈsleɪvɪʃ/
US
/ˈsleɪvɪʃ/

Translations

slavishadjective
slavisher
Comp.
slavishest
Super.
UK
/ˈsleɪvɪʃ/
US
/ˈsleɪvɪʃ/
servileSe dit d’une imitation dépourvue d’originalité.
His slavish adherence to the original script left no room for creativity.
Son adhésion servile au texte original ne laissait aucune place à la créativité.
servileSe dit d’une soumission excessive ou obséquieuse.
Her slavish devotion to her boss's every whim was noted by her colleagues.
Sa dévotion servile à tous les caprices de son patron a été remarquée par ses collègues.
Additional translations
d'esclaveAu sens littéral, en parlant de conditions ou de traitements propres à un esclave.
Synonyms
fawning
sycophantic
obsequious
servile
subservient
compliant
docile
unquestioning
Antonyms
self-sufficient
autonomous
independent

Definitions

slavishadjective
Showing a complete lack of originality; imitative.
His slavish adherence to the original script left no room for creativity.
Excessively submissive or servile.
Her slavish devotion to her boss's every whim was noted by her colleagues.
Relating to or characteristic of slaves; involving conditions or treatment befitting a slave.
The prisoners toiled in slavish conditions for years.
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