menial Meaning & Definition
What Does Menial Mean?
As an adjective, menial means Of or relating to work normally performed by a servant. It is also used to mean Of or relating to unskilled work. As a noun, it means A servant, especially a domestic servant.
Menial at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmiːni.əl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | humble, lowly and unskilled |
| Plural | menials |
| Comparative / superlative | more menial, most menial |
Menial Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to work normally performed by a servant.
- Of or relating to unskilled work.
menial job
- Servile; low; mean.
a menial wretch
Menial as a Noun
- A servant, especially a domestic servant.
- A person who has a subservient nature.
Synonyms of Menial
Menial synonyms and antonyms →Menial in a Sentence
menial job
a menial wretch
Word Forms & Grammar
menial (comparative more menial, superlative most menial)
menial (plural menials)
Words That Rhyme With Menial
Origin of Menial
From Middle English meyneal, from Anglo-Norman mesnal, from maisnee (“household”), from Vulgar Latin *mānsiōnāta, from Latin mānsiō (“house”).
Pronouncing Menial
The standard pronunciation of menial is /ˈmiːni.əl/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (miːni).
Questions People Ask About Menial
Is menial an adjective or a noun?
Menial is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for menial?
Words with a similar meaning to menial include humble, lowly and unskilled. See the full list of menial synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of menial?
The plural of menial is menials.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of menial?
The comparative form is more menial and the superlative form is most menial.