slavish

adjective
UK: /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/
US: /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

  1. Following or copying someone or something in a way that shows no originality or thought.

    1. His slavish devotion to the rules made him unpopular.
    2. The design was a slavish imitation of a more successful product, lacking innovation and creativity.

  2. Relating to or characteristic of a slave; showing complete obedience and a lack of independence.

    1. She performed her duties with slavish obedience.
    2. The workers endured slavish conditions in the factory, with long hours and low pay.

Synonyms

imitative servile copycat obsequious subservient
slavish adverb

  1. In a way that shows no originality or thought, or like a slave.

    1. She slavishly followed every instruction.
    2. He slavishly copied the style of his mentor, never developing his own artistic voice.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slavish" in English means: Following or copying someone or something in a way that shows no originality or thought., Relating to or characteristic of a slave; showing complete obedience and a lack of independence..

The phonetic transcription of "slavish" is /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slavish": imitative, servile, copycat, obsequious, subservient.

Example usage of "slavish": "His slavish devotion to the rules made him unpopular.". More examples on the page.