Frequently depreciative. (Now the usual sense.) Of an action, personal attribute, etc.: slavish, abject, ignoble; fawning, cringing, obsequious; esp.…
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释义 | the mind > emotion > humility > servility > [adjective] > specifically of actions or qualities (11) servile?1529 Frequently depreciative. (Now the usual sense.) Of an action, personal attribute, etc.: slavish, abject, ignoble; fawning, cringing, obsequious; esp.… slavish1565 Of, belonging to, or characteristic of, a slave; befitting a slave; servile, abject. supple1566 Chiefly depreciative. Compliant or accommodating from selfish or ulterior motives; artfully or… Of an action, manner, means, etc. villainous1607 Low or base in respect of social position; servile. Obsolete. (Cf. villein, n.) over-awful1641 Excessively reverential, too full of awe. prone1645 figurative. Abject, base. Obsolete. uningenuous1660 Ignoble, servile. flexible1826 In depreciatory sense: Supple, complaisant. serfish1879 Having the (debasing) qualities of one in a servile condition; characteristic of a serf. cringy1880 Servile; cringing; timid. prostrative1890 Characterized by prostration; submissive, abject. |
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