What does subservient mean?
Subservient means Useful in an inferior capacity..
Subservient
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Useful in an inferior capacity..
Definitions by Sense
- Useful in an inferior capacity.
- Obsequiously submissive.
- A person who is subservient to another; a subordinate.
Example Sentences
Sansa takes her place as ruler of the North, a free and independent land no longer subservient to anywhere else. And Arya does what she’s always done best: Make her own way, literally leaving everything she knows behind to see what’s over the next horizon.
James Harrison, the tenant, was one of his subservients, chosen by him in consequence of his austere piety, and great influence with his sect […]
Synonyms for subservient
Antonyms for subservient
Related Words
Word Forms
- more subservient
- most subservient
- subservients
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for subservient?
Common synonyms include subordinate, submissive, servile, slavish.
What is the opposite of subservient?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use subservient in a sentence?
Sansa takes her place as ruler of the North, a free and independent land no longer subservient to anywhere else. And Arya does what she’s always done best: Make her own way, literally leaving everything she knows behind to see what’s over the next horizon.
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