servile

• Descreve uma pessoa excessivamente disposta a servir ou agradar os outros, frequentemente de maneira submissa ou bajuladora.

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.

   Servil

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbootlickingcringingfawninggrovelingobsequiousslavishsubservientsycophantic

   Antônimosarrogantassertivebolddefiantdomineeringhaughtyimperiousindependentproud

2. Relating to slaves or servantsC1formal

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

   Servil

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbondmenialslavishsubservient

   Antônimosfreeindependentmasterful