subservient

CEFRC1

/səˈbsɜrviənt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Too willing to obey another person or serve their interests.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A person who is subservient to another; a subordinate.

Examples

  • Tom made his wife subservient to his needs.

  • Don't be subservient to your boss.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Obsequiously submissive.

  2. Useful in an inferior capacity.

More examples

In context

  • Sami was very subservient to Layla.

  • James Harrison, the tenant, was one of his subservients, chosen by him in consequence of his austere piety, and great influence with his sect […]

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Origin

adjective

From Latin subserviens, present active of subservio (“to serve under”).