Servile

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/

Definitions of servile

adjective showing excessive willingness to serve or please others

Example Sentences

A1 She has a servile attitude towards her boss, always agreeing with everything he says.

A2 The servants in the manor were expected to act in a servile manner at all times.

B1 The politician's servile behavior towards the wealthy donors raised suspicions among the public.

B2 The king's advisors were known for their servile loyalty, always putting the monarch's interests above their own.

C1 The dictator surrounded himself with servile followers who would do anything to please him.

C2 The CEO's servile entourage was willing to overlook any wrongdoing in order to maintain their positions of power.

Examples of servile in a Sentence

formal The servile attitude of the butler was evident in his every action.

informal She always acts so servile around her boss, it's kind of annoying.

slang I can't stand how servile he is to his girlfriend, it's like he's her puppet.

figurative The company's servile dependence on outdated technology is hindering its progress.

Grammatical Forms of servile

• past tense: served
• plural: serviles
• comparative: more servile
• superlative: most servile
• present tense: serve
• future tense: will serve
• perfect tense: have served
• continuous tense: is serving
• singular: servile
• positive degree: servile
• infinitive: to serve
• gerund: serving
• participle: serving

Origin and Evolution of servile

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'servile' has its origin in Latin, derived from the word 'servilis' which means pertaining to a slave or servant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'servile' has come to be associated with behavior that is excessively submissive or obedient, often with negative connotations.