slavishly

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The word "slavishly" is an adverb that describes doing something in a way that shows a lack of originality or independence. It means to follow someone else's ideas or commands very closely, without thinking for yourself.

Explanation:

• In a simple way: If someone does something "slavishly," they are copying someone else exactly and not using their own thoughts or creativity.
• Example: "His followers slavishly believed in his new diet." This means they believed in the diet without questioning it or thinking for themselves.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "slavishly" when you want to talk about someone who is overly obedient or unthinking in their actions or beliefs.
• It is often used in contexts where someone is following a leader, trend, or idea without critical thinking.

Advanced Usage:

• You might use "slavishly" in discussions about social dynamics, such as how people follow trends or authority figures without question.

Word Variants:

• Slavish (adjective): This means relating to being a slave or resembling a slave, often used to describe behavior that is excessively submissive or servile.
  • Example: "He had a slavish attitude towards his boss, always agreeing with everything said."
• Slave (noun): A person who is owned by another and forced to work for them.

Different Meanings:

• While "slavishly" primarily refers to following someone else's ideas or commands, it can also imply a lack of creativity or independence in a broader sense.

Synonyms:

• Submissively: Willing to obey others without resistance.
• Obsequiously: Showing servile deference; overly submissive or eager to please.
• Unthinkingly: Acting without thought or consideration.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t direct idioms or phrasal verbs that use "slavishly," but you might encounter phrases like "blindly follow," which conveys a similar meaning.

Example Sentences:

1. "Many fans slavishly support the celebrity, buying everything they endorse without question." 2.

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Adverb

1. in a slavish manner
   • his followers slavishly believed in his new diet