servile

• Qualifie une personne trop empressée à servir ou à plaire à autrui, souvent de manière soumise ou obséquieuse.

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

1. Submissive or fawningC1formal

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

   Servile (obséquieux)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbootlickingcringingfawninggrovelingobsequiousslavishsubservientsycophantic

   Antonymesarrogantassertivebolddefiantdomineeringhaughtyimperiousindependentproud

2. Relating to slaves or servantsC1formal

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

   relatif aux esclaves ou aux serviteurs

   • 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.

   Synonymesbondmenialslavishsubservient

   Antonymesfreeindependentmasterful