Definition of Slavish
Slavish
slav·ish
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
relating to or resembling a slave in terms of being overly submissive or servile (eager to please and serve without much thought);
e.g. They followed their general's lead with a slavish sense of duty.
(adjective)
unoriginal or imitative due to being the product of a strong desire to copy something exactly as a form of flattery;
e.g. Their work shows a slavish regard for the established rules, which makes it somewhat unimaginative.
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