obsequious

[US]/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs/
[UK]/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree; servilely compliant or deferential

Phrases & Collocations

obsequious behavior

obsequious servant

obsequious attitude

obsequious flattery

obsequious sycophant

obsequious smile

obsequious remarks

obsequious praise

obsequious response

obsequious compliance

Example Sentences

his obsequious behavior made everyone uncomfortable.

she offered obsequious compliments to her boss.

the obsequious assistant always agrees with his manager.

they found his obsequious attitude hard to tolerate.

obsequious flattery is often seen as insincere.

her obsequious nature made her popular among superiors.

he had an obsequious smile that annoyed his colleagues.

obsequious individuals often lack genuine opinions.

the obsequious praise from the audience felt forced.

in meetings, his obsequious remarks drew criticism.

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