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- [sur-vil, -vahyl]
- /ˈsɜr vɪl, -vaɪl/
- /ˈsɜː.vaɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-vil, -vahyl]
- /ˈsɜr vɪl, -vaɪl/
Definitions of servility word
- adjective servility slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers. 1
- adjective servility characteristic of, proper to, or customary for slaves; abject: servile obedience. 1
- adjective servility yielding slavishly; truckling (usually followed by to). 1
- adjective servility extremely imitative, especially in the arts; lacking in originality. 1
- adjective servility being in slavery; oppressed. 1
- adjective servility of, relating to, or involving slaves or servants. 1
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Origin of servility
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin servīlis, equivalent to serv- (stem of servīre to be a slave) + -īlis -ile
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Parts of speech for Servility
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
servility popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
servility usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for servility
noun servility
- bondage — Bondage is the condition of being someone's property and having to work for them.
- cajolery — persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.
- defeatism — Defeatism is a way of thinking or talking which suggests that you expect to be unsuccessful.
- docility — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
Antonyms for servility
noun servility
- arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
- conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
- contemptuousness — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
- high-handedness — condescending or presumptuous; overbearing; arbitrary: He has a highhanded manner.
- imperiousness — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
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