slavishly
/ˈsleɪvɪʃli/
adverb
- In a way that follows rules, instructions, or traditions too closely, without any original thought or creativity.
- The student slavishly copied every word from the textbook into her notes.
- They slavishly adhered to the old dress code even though it was outdated.
- He slavishly followed the GPS even when it led him into a dead-end street.
- In a way that shows too much willingness to obey or serve others, like a slave.
- The courtiers slavishly bowed to the king's every whim.
- The assistant slavishly agreed with everything the manager said.
- She refused to slavishly obey orders that she thought were unfair.
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