slavish

• Descreve uma pessoa ou ação que segue regras, ordens ou tendências sem qualquer originalidade ou pensamento independente; frequentemente implica falta de criatividade ou imitação servil.

Describes someone who follows rules, orders, or trends without any originality or independent thought; often implies a lack of creativity or servile imitation.

1. Blindly imitativeC1formal

   Following or copying someone or something without any originality or critical thought.

   Servilmente imitativo

   • His slavish imitation of the artist's style lacked any personal touch.
   • The film was a slavish adaptation of the novel, scene by scene.
   • She rejected the slavish copying of outdated traditions.

   Sinônimosapishcopyingderivativeimitativemimeticsecondhandservileunoriginal

   Antônimoscreativeindependentinventiveoriginal

2. Abjectly submissiveC1formal

   Showing a complete lack of independence or self-respect; characteristic of a servant or slave.

   Servil

   • The manager expected slavish obedience from his employees.
   • Her slavish devotion to her boss was uncomfortable to witness.
   • He accepted the orders with slavish compliance, never questioning them.

   Sinônimoscringingfawninggrovelingmenialobsequiousservilesubservientsycophantic

   Antônimosassertivedomineeringindependentmasterfulproud