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
