obsequious

/əbˈsikwiəs/

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Type

Adjective

  • Formal

Meaning

  1. Excessively eager to please, flatter, or obey someone in authority.

    • The waiter offered obsequious bows every time the wealthy patron signaled for assistance.

Collocations

  • obsequious smile
  • obsequious manner
  • obsequious apology
  • obsequious behavior

Synonyms

  • servile
  • fawning
  • subservient
  • sycophantic
  • ingratiating

Antonyms

  • assertive
  • defiant
  • insolent