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SLAVISH
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant
Example:
she has become submissive and subservient
Synonyms:
slavish; submissive; subservient
Classified under:
Similar:
servile (submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Example:
a slavish copy of the original
Classified under:
Similar:
unoriginal (not original; not being or productive of something fresh and unusual)