servile

Describes a person who is excessively willing to serve or please others, often in a submissive or obsequious manner.

ruОписывает человека, чрезмерно готового служить или угождать другим, часто в подчиненной или раболепной манере.esDescribe a una persona excesivamente dispuesta a servir o complacer a otros, a menudo de manera sumisa o aduladora. También puede referirse a algo que refleja sumisión o falta de dignidad.frQualifie une personne trop empressée à servir ou à plaire à autrui, souvent de manière soumise ou obséquieuse.deBeschreibt eine Person, die übermäßig bereit ist, anderen zu dienen oder zu gefallen, oft in unterwürfiger oder kriecherischer Weise.ptDescreve uma pessoa excessivamente disposta a servir ou agradar os outros, frequentemente de maneira submissa ou bajuladora.zh形容人过分愿意服侍或讨好他人，常带有卑躬屈膝、谄媚奉承的意味。arيصف شخصًا مفرطًا في الاستعداد لخدمة الآخرين وإرضائهم، غالبًا بطريقة خاضعة أو ذليلة. ويشمل معنى التذلل والتملق والانقياد.

1. Submissive or fawning C1 formal

   Showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others, often in a way that lacks dignity.

   • His servile attitude towards his boss was embarrassing to watch.
   • She gave a servile bow, hoping to gain favor.
   • The waiter's servile manner made the guests uncomfortable.

   ruРаболепныйesservil, aduladorfrServile (obséquieux)deUnterwürfigptServilzh奴颜婢膝arمتذلل

   Synonymes: bootlickingcringingfawninggrovelingobsequiousslavishsubservientsycophantic

   Antonymes: arrogantassertivebolddefiantdomineeringhaughtyimperiousindependentproud

2. Relating to slaves or servants C1 formal

   Of or relating to the condition of being a slave or servant; involving forced labor or menial work.

   • The ancient society was built on a servile class of laborers.
   • Servile work was often performed by prisoners of war.
   • The laws of the time enforced a servile status for certain groups.

   ruРабскийesservil (relativo a esclavos o sirvientes)frrelatif aux esclaves ou aux serviteursdeSklaven betreffendptServilzh奴隶的arعبدي

   Synonymes: bondmenialslavishsubservient

   Antonymes: freeindependentmasterful

• more servile comparative form
• most servile superlative form