Associations to the word «Obsequious»

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.
Leo Tolstoy