Comparative for obsequiously fawning in nature or character
“A variety of public institutions with stands at the festival seem to have tried to outdo each other in their sycophancy and slavish devotion.”
Comparative for servile or submissive in nature or character
“It is this sheep-like loyalty that has turned many a hard-nosed businessman into a slavish crony.”
Comparative for humble or lowly in rank or status
“They are at pleasure disposing of the revenues of both, to aggrandize themselves, and supply the necessities of their slavish dependants.”
Comparative for following a formula, model or pattern
“Thus far, especially in Scotland where the slavish adherence to the received wisdom of the unions is strongest, there is little sign of that thistle being grasped.”
Comparative for lacking in originality
“The constantly irregular surfaces on which the artist was obliged to paint demanded that he be continually inventive and not adapt slavish formulas.”
Comparative for requiring a great deal of effort
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