Associations to the word «Obsequious»
Noun
- Courtier
- Waiter
- Deference
- Politeness
- Footman
- Grocer
- Attendant
- Quark
- Bow
- Homage
- Kira
- Landlord
- Valet
- Humility
- Obedience
- Servant
- Hurrying
- Steward
- Slang
- Curry
- Manner
- Smile
- Apology
- Behaviour
- Compliance
- Dignity
- Multitude
- Tone
- Smiling
- Slave
- Countenance
- Carriage
- Assurance
- Gentleman
- Crowd
- Policeman
- Majesty
- Virtue
- Clerk
- Laughter
- Attention
- Mistress
- Monsieur
- Hat
- Th
- Grace
- Corridor
- Door
- Favor
- Old
- Madame
- Lady
- Self
- Favour
- Glance
- Comfort
- Shirt
- Perhaps
- Lip
- Visitor
- Table
Adjective
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Wiktionary
OBSEQUIOUS, adjective. (archaic) Obedient, compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
OBSEQUIOUS, adjective. Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey all instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
OBSEQUIOUS, adjective. (obsolete) Of or pertaining to obsequies, funereal.
Dictionary definition
OBSEQUIOUS, adjective. Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
OBSEQUIOUS, adjective. Attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner; "obsequious shop assistants".
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