obsequious | ||
1. | [ adjective ] attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery | |
Synonyms: | fawning sycophantic toadyish bootlicking | |
Related terms: | insincere | |
2. | [ adjective ] attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner | |
Examples: | "obsequious shop assistants" |
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Related terms: | servile | |
Similar spelling: |
obsequiously obsession objection |