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obsequious

UK
/əbˈsiː.kwɪ.əs/
US
/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs/

Translations

obsequiousadjective
more obsequious
Comp.
most obsequious
Super.
UK
/əbˈsiː.kwɪ.əs/
US
/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs/
obséquieuxSe dit d’une personne excessivement empressée à plaire ou à obéir, avec une nuance de servilité ou de flatterie.
The obsequious assistant laughed at all of the boss's jokes, no matter how unfunny they were.
L’assistant obséquieux riait à toutes les blagues du patron, aussi peu drôles soient-elles.
Additional translations
servilePlus naturel dans certains contextes pour insister sur la soumission ou la déférence excessive.
Synonyms
flattering
ingratiating
sycophantic
fawning
servile
subservient
deferential
compliant
Antonyms
assertive
insubordinate
independent

Definitions

obsequiousadjective
Excessively eager to please or obey someone, often in a way that seems insincere or servile.
The obsequious assistant laughed at all of the boss's jokes, no matter how unfunny they were.
Marked by or showing servile deference; fawning.
The courtiers offered obsequious compliments at every turn.
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