Bashful
Bashful adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Obsequious and bashful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obsequious" instead an adjective "Bashful".
Nearby Word: bashfully
Obsequious
Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Synonyms for Obsequious
Bashful and obsequious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bashful" instead an adjective "Obsequious".
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