subservient
Subservient (adj) means Excessively willing to obey or serve others, often to an unhealthy degree. Example: “He was criticized for being subservient to his boss's every whim.”
How to use subservient
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing overly obedient, or existing to support something more important.
Word forms
more subservient comparative, subservients plural, most subservient superlative
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Etymology
From Latin subserviens, present participle of subservio, "to serve under."
Rhymes for subservient
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What does “subservient” mean?
The word “subservient” means excessively willing to obey or serve others, often to an unhealthy degree. In plain terms, being overly obedient, or existing to support something more important.
How do you use “subservient” in a sentence?
Here is “subservient” used in a sentence: “He was criticized for being subservient to his boss's every whim.”
What part of speech is “subservient”?
“Subservient” is an adjective.
Where does the word “subservient” come from?
The word “subservient” comes from Latin. From Latin subserviens, present participle of subservio, "to serve under.".
How many meanings does “subservient” have?
“Subservient” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: excessively willing to obey or serve others, often to an unhealthy degree.