ser·vile 
/ˈsɚvəl, Brit ˈsə:ˌvaɪl/ adjective
/ˈsɚvəl, Brit ˈsə:ˌvaɪl/ adjective [more servile; most servile] formal + disapproving : very obedient and trying too hard to please someone
▪ In the presence of an authority, he immediately adopted a servile [=submissive] attitude. ▪ a servile assistant
▪ In the presence of an authority, he immediately adopted a servile [=submissive] attitude. ▪ a servile assistant
— ser·vil·i·ty /sɚˈvɪləti/ noun [noncount]
/sɚˈvɪləti/ noun [noncount]
