Word of the day - Aug-21-2023 - Obsequious

Word of the day

Aug 21, 2023

slavishly attentive; servile; sycophantic

Meaning and examples

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Synonyms & Antonyms for obsequious

Sentences using the word obsequious

  1. The obsequious butler bowed repeatedly, eager to serve his master's every whim.
  2. With an obsequious smile, the saleswoman showered the customer with excessive flattery.
  3. The politician's obsequious speech was filled with pandering to his constituents.
  4. The obsequious employee groveled before his boss, hoping for promotion.
  5. The obsequious student fawned over the professor, desperate for approval.
  6. The obsequious cat rubbed against its owner's leg, seeking attention.
  7. The obsequious assistant carried out every task assigned to him with utmost obedience.
  8. The obsequious journalist avoided criticizing the government, fearful of censorship.
  9. The obsequious dog wagged its tail furiously, eager to please its master.
  10. The obsequious thief flattered the victim into letting down her guard, allowing him to steal her valuables.

FAQs About the word obsequious

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery, attentive in an ingratiating or servile mannerPromptly obedient, or submissive, to the will of anot

subordinate, servile, obedient, dutiful, compliant, tractable, fawning, slavish, kowtowing, manageable

peevish, uncontrollable, obdurate, unyielding, mulish, defiant, hardheaded, mischievous, bad, resistant

The obsequious butler bowed repeatedly, eager to serve his master's every whim.With an obsequious smile, the saleswoman showered the customer with excessive flattery.

The politician's obsequious speech was filled with pandering to his constituents.The obsequious employee groveled before his boss, hoping for promotion.

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Aug 21, 2023

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