SLAVISH


Meaning of SLAVISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈslā-vish sometimes ]

ˈsla- adjective

Date: 1565

1.

a. : of or characteristic of a slave ; especially : basely or abjectly servile

b. archaic : despicable , low

2. archaic : oppressive , tyrannical

3. : copying obsequiously or without originality : imitative

Synonyms: see subservient

• slav·ish·ly adverb

• slav·ish·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.