Slavishly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsleɪvɪʃli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Slavishly is an adverb meaning In a slavish manner.
Meaning
In a slavish manner.
Example Sentences
"Railways seldom slavishly followed styles to be seen in the mainstream of contemporary architecture," HE [Historic England] explains.
Although the words were not slavishly borrowed, the expressions partook of the simple dignity of the liturgy to which she had been accustomed, and was probably as worthy of the Being to whom they were addressed as they could well be made by human powers.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include literally, unslavishly, servilely, subserviently, obediently, obedientially.
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