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Servile 1100 Words You Need Week 37 Day 1

Servile 1100 Words You Need Week 37 Day 1 Servile 1100 Words You Need Week 37 Day 1 /ˈsɜː.vaɪl/ US /ˈsɝː.vəl/ (adj) too eager to serve and please other people unreasonably, obsequious, sycophantic, subservient, fawning, ingratiating, groveling, toadyish, slavish, bootlicking, apple polishing, submissive, flattering Despite his impressive qualifications, he adopted a servile attitude around his superiors, eager to please and avoid conflict. His constant agreement with their opinions made him seem more like a follower than a leader. Over time, his coworkers began to question his authenticity and independence. Antonym: proud Noun: servility, servileness Adverb: servilely

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