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obsequious /əbˈsi kwi əs/
adjective
- characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
- servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants.
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obedient; dutiful
Origin of obsequious
Late Middle English 1375-1425
Related forms: obsequiously, adverb; obsequiousness, noun
Synonyms
- sycophantic, flattering.
- cringing, submissive.
His obsequious advances to gain her attention were in vain.
Great sentence Katrin.
Unfortunately in my country generalize obsequious .
Andi is very obsequious to his wife which is not surprised if his wife likes to treat him very badly.
Azim, nice try, however this sentence doesn’t make sense. Please try again.
Good Nia, just one correction. Change surprised to surprising.