obsequious
characterized by or showing servile obedience and excessive eagerness to please; fawning; ingratiating: an obsequious bow;obsequious servants.
Origin of obsequious
1synonym study For obsequious
Other words for obsequious
1 | cringing, flattering, grovelling, kowtowing, obeisant, oleaginous, servile, subservient, sycophantic, sycophantish, toadying, toadyish |
2 | deferential, submissive |
Other words from obsequious
- ob·se·qui·ous·ly, adverb
- ob·se·qui·ous·ness, noun
- o·ver·ob·se·qui·ous, adjective
- o·ver·ob·se·qui·ous·ly, adverb
- un·ob·se·qui·ous, adjective
- un·ob·se·qui·ous·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with obsequious
- obsequies, obsequious
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How to use obsequious in a sentence
I would then slip the old fellow a bit of silver, as I was bidden, and he would obsequiously depart.
The Cruise of the Shining Light | Norman DuncanTomlinson was assisted out of the office by the deputy sheriff, the doctor opening the doors obsequiously ahead of them.
Motor Matt's Mystery | Stanley R. MatthewsSeveral of her menials simultaneously appeared out of invisibility, and one of them hurried obsequiously towards him.
The Regent | E. Arnold BennettThe house was frequented by all the friends of the host, who were obsequiously effusive in smiles, flattery, and genuflections.
The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 | Armando Palacio ValdsHis hat was in his hand, and his body was obsequiously bent, but there was no discomposure in his lifeless voice and manner.
Audrey | Mary Johnston
British Dictionary definitions for obsequious
/ (əbˈsiːkwɪəs) /
obedient or attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner
rare submissive or compliant
Origin of obsequious
1Derived forms of obsequious
- obsequiously, adverb
- obsequiousness, noun
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