Synonyms & related words for menial

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of menial — including lowly, servile, servant, humble, laborer, servitor. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to menial

Explore words related to menial — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include menially, peon, dogsbody, drudgery, chores, thankless, skivvy, job. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for menial

Common synonyms for menial include lowly, servile, servant, humble, laborer, servitor, gofer, unskilled — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does menial come from?

The word menial breaks down into 2 roots of Old French and Latin origin: meni, from Old French mesnee (“household, domestic retinue”); and -al, from Latin -alis (“pertaining to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.