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".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.