How to pronounce Servile?

The correct way to pronounce Servile is [SUR-vyl]. Emphasis is on the 2 syllable. To learn how to pronounce Servile, listen and repeat:

What's the definition of Servile?

Servile – exhibiting an excessive willingness to serve or please others. It often implies a lack of independence or self-respect. People who are servile may go to great lengths to avoid conflict or disapproval. The term can also suggest a subservient or obsequious attitude. In some contexts, it is used negatively to describe someone who is overly submissive.

Examples of usage of Servile

  1. He had a servile attitude towards his boss, always eager to please and never voicing his opinions.
  2. The servile behavior of the employees was evident during the meeting, as they avoided contradicting the manager.
  3. In her servile role at the company, she took orders without question, suppressing her own ambitions.
  4. Critics argued that the nation's servile policies towards foreign powers undermined its sovereignty.
  5. His servile nature made it difficult for him to stand up for his rights, as he feared offending anyone.