servile
- Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others; overly submissive or obsequious. adjectiveThe servile assistant agreed to every demand made by her boss without question.His servile behavior made it clear that he would do anything to gain favor with the influential guests.
- Of or characteristic of a slave or slaves; relating to the condition of servitude or forced labor. adjectiveThe ancient society had a strict hierarchy, with a servile class that performed all the manual labor.The novel depicted the harsh realities of life in servile conditions, highlighting the lack of freedom and autonomy.