Slavishly

//ˈsleɪvɪʃli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a slavish manner.

    "Although the words were not slavishly borrowed, the expressions partook of the simple dignity of the liturgy to which she had been accustomed, and was probably as worthy of the Being to whom they were addressed as they could well be made by human powers."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a slavish manner wordnet

Example

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"He has attempted no slavishly literal reproduction."

Etymology

From slavish + -ly.

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