OBSEQUIOUS
Dictionary entry overview: What does obsequious mean? • OBSEQUIOUS (adjective)
The adjective OBSEQUIOUS has 2 senses:
1. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
2. attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner
Familiarity information: OBSEQUIOUS used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• OBSEQUIOUS (adjective)
Meaning:
Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Synonyms:
bootlicking; fawning; obsequious; sycophantic; toadyish
Similar:
insincere (lacking sincerity)
Meaning:
Attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner
Context example:
obsequious shop assistants
Similar:
servile (submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior)
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