What does slavish mean?
Slavish means In the manner of a slave; abject..
Slavish
/ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ · adjective
Meaning
In the manner of a slave; abject..
Definitions by Sense
- In the manner of a slave; abject.
- Utterly faithful; totally lacking originality, creativity, or reflection.
Example Sentences
“You have freed them from higher restraint, Halbert,” answered the Abbot, “and therein taught them to rebel against your own.” / “Fear not that, Edward,” exclaimed Halbert, who never gave his brother his monastic name of Ambrosius; “none obey the command of real duty so well as those who are free from the observance of slavish bondage.”
a slavish reproduction
slavish observation of rules
Synonyms for slavish
Antonyms for slavish
Related Words
Word Forms
- more slavish
- most slavish
- slaveish
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for slavish?
Common synonyms include subservient, submissive, servile, unoriginal.
What is the opposite of slavish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use slavish in a sentence?
“You have freed them from higher restraint, Halbert,” answered the Abbot, “and therein taught them to rebel against your own.” / “Fear not that, Edward,” exclaimed Halbert, who never gave his brother his monastic name of Ambrosius; “none obey the command of real duty so well as those who are free from the observance of slavish bondage.”
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