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obsequious

adjective
/əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

Meaning

Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.

Example Sentences

The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.

Synonyms

servile, sycophantic, fawning, submissive

Antonyms

assertive, independent

Collocations

obsequious behavior, obsequious smile, obsequious attention

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