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obsequiously

UK
/əbˈsiː.kwɪ.əs.li/
US
/əbˈsiː.kwɪ.əs.li/

Translations

obsequiouslyadverb
UK
/əbˈsiː.kwɪ.əs.li/
US
/əbˈsiː.kwɪ.əs.li/
obséquieusementD’une manière servile, avec une complaisance excessive et souvent flatteuse.
The assistant nodded obsequiously at every suggestion the manager made, eager to gain approval.
L’assistant acquiesçait obséquieusement à chacune des suggestions du directeur, avide d’obtenir son approbation.
Synonyms
servilely
submissively
fawningly
sycophantically
ingratiatingly

Definitions

obsequiouslyadverb
In a manner that shows excessive willingness to serve or please others.
The assistant nodded obsequiously at every suggestion the manager made, eager to gain approval.
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