obsequious
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Excessively eager to please or obey someone, in a way that seems insincere.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
fawning
servile
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ waiter kept refilling their glasses before they were empty."
Answer: obsequious
In your own words, what does "obsequious" mean?
Excessively eager to please or obey someone, in a way that seems insincere.
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