SERVILE Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word servile. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SERVILE
Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
abject | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • of the most contemptible kind • most unfortunate or miserable • showing utter resignation or hopelessness • showing humiliation or submissiveness | ||||||||
compliant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • inclined to comply | ||||||||
deferential | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing deference | ||||||||
docile | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed adjective satellite • ready and willing to be taught • easily handled or managed | ||||||||
dutiful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect | ||||||||
fawning | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery • attempting to win favor by flattery | ||||||||
groveling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • totally submissive | ||||||||
humble | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful adjective satellite • low or inferior in station or quality • used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) verb • cause to be unpretentious • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||||
malleable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • easily influenced • capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out | ||||||||
meek | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • very docile • evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant | ||||||||
obedient | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority | ||||||||
obsequious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery • attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner | ||||||||
submissive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination adjective satellite • abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant | ||||||||
subservient | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • compliant and obedient to authority • serving or acting as a means or aid • abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant | ||||||||
sycophantic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery • attempting to win favor by flattery | ||||||||
tractable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • easily managed (controlled or taught or molded) adjective satellite • responsive to suggestions and influences | ||||||||
toadying | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage verb • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering |