menials (Meaning)
menials
a person doing menial work, lacking interest or dignity, a domestic (see domestic entry 1 sense 4) servant or retainer (see retainer entry 1 sense 1a), of or relating to servants, of, relating to, or suitable for servants, domestic entry 2, appropriate to a servant
Synonyms & Antonyms of menials
menials Sentence Examples
- The king's menials tended to his every need, from personal grooming to fetching his meals.
- The nobles treated the menials with disdain, considering them beneath contempt.
- Despite their humble station, the menials worked diligently to maintain the smooth functioning of the household.
- The servants and menials were responsible for cleaning the castle, preparing food, and assisting with various daily tasks.
- The chief steward supervised the menials, ensuring they performed their duties efficiently and to his standards.
- The menials lived in meager quarters, far removed from the luxury enjoyed by their masters.
- The castle's dungeon was home to rebellious menials who dared to challenge the authority of their superiors.
- The menials' lives were often filled with drudgery and hardship, but they took pride in serving their masters.
- Despite their low status, the menials possessed a strong sense of community and supported each other through adversity.
- The menials were an integral part of the castle's operation, albeit their contributions were often overlooked and undervalued.
FAQs About the word menials
a person doing menial work, lacking interest or dignity, a domestic (see domestic entry 1 sense 4) servant or retainer (see retainer entry 1 sense 1a), of or re
servants, grooms, stewards, domestics, women, butlers, retainers, flunkeys, housekeepers, lackeys
leaders, mistresses,masters, bosses, captains, heads, chiefs,foremen,headmen, taskmasters
The king's menials tended to his every need, from personal grooming to fetching his meals.
The nobles treated the menials with disdain, considering them beneath contempt.
Despite their humble station, the menials worked diligently to maintain the smooth functioning of the household.
The servants and menials were responsible for cleaning the castle, preparing food, and assisting with various daily tasks.
