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OBSEQUIOUS

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Attentive in an ingratiating or servile mannerplay

Example:

obsequious shop assistants

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

servile (submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior)

Derivation:

obsequiousness (abject or cringing submissiveness)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Attempting to win favor from influential people by flatteryplay

Synonyms:

bootlicking; fawning; obsequious; sycophantic; toadyish

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

insincere (lacking sincerity)

Derivation:

obsequiousness (abject or cringing submissiveness)

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