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ob·se·qui·ous
 obsequious
- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition: |
showing or tending to show servile obedience or deference; fawning.
I would like your honest opinion, not just obsequious compliments.The obsequious relatives made frequent visits to their elderly and very wealthy aunt.- synonyms:
- fawning, servile, truckling
- antonyms:
- domineering
- similar words:
- abject, deferential, docile, kowtowing, mealy-mouthed, menial, slavish, submissive, subservient, toadying
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| related words: |
humble |
| derivations: |
obsequiously (adv.), obsequiousness (n.) |
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