servile
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Excessively willing to serve or please others; submissive.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
obsequious
submissive
Antonyms
assertive
dominant
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "His _____ manner around his boss made his colleagues uncomfortable."
Answer: servile
In your own words, what does "servile" mean?
Excessively willing to serve or please others; submissive.
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