servantlike
ˈsɜːrvəntlaɪk
Definition

Definition of servantlike - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
serviceRareshowing willingness to serve othersRare
  • She had a servantlike attitude, always ready to help anyone in need.
deferential submissive
2.
submissiveRarelacking independence or assertivenessRare
  • His servantlike behavior was often taken advantage of.
compliant obedient subservient
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Origin of servantlike

English, servant (one who serves) + like (similar to)

Examples of servantlike in a sentence

  • The servantlike behavior of the staff was commendable.
  • Her servantlike demeanor made her easy to overlook.
  • He adopted a servantlike attitude, always agreeing with his boss.

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  1. French:serviable, servile, ...
  2. German:dienerhaft, unterwürfig, ...
  3. Italian:servizievole, servile, ...
  4. Spanish:servicial, sumiso, ...
  5. Portuguese:prestativo, submisso, ...
  6. Chinese:乐于助人的, 顺从的, ...
  7. Japanese:奉仕的, 従順な, ...
  8. Arabic:خَدُوم, خَاضِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:נָכוֹן לְשֵׁרוּת, כָּנוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:служебный, раболепный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:готовий допомогти, покірний, ...
  12. Hindi:सेवाभावी, आज्ञाकारी, ...
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