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Definition of slavish : Of or pertaining to slaves; such as becomes or befits a slave; servile; excessively laborious; as, a slavish life; a slavish dependance on the great.

Synonyms:

uninspired, over, implemental, cringing, faithful, instrumental, imitative, dull, fawning, emulative, obsequious, same, unoriginal, apish

curtsying, yielding, acquiescent, browbeaten, subordinate, feudal, humble, devoted, servile, downtrodden, subjected, complaisant, genuflecting, deferential, attending, inferior, groveling, menial, obedient, submissive, kowtowing, docile, subservient, biddable, dutiful, willing

Usage examples:

• Ever accustomed to prompt and slavish obedience from others, the idea of his own wife- his favorite too- denying his modest request, almost drove him frantic. - "The Boy Slaves", Mayne Reid.
• " Pooh," I answered, contemptuous of the fellow's slavish terror. - "The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories The Beckoning Hand--Lucretia--The Third Time--The Gold Wulfric--My Uncle's Will--The Two Carnegies--Olga Davidoff's Husband--John Cann's Treasure--Isaline and I--Professor Milliter's Dilemma--In Strict Confidence--The ", Grant Allen.
• And still you follow your slavish task. - "The Secret of the Night", Gaston Leroux.