Obsequious and Obedient

Obsequious

Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Synonyms for Obsequious

Obedient is a synonym for obsequious. In some cases you can use "Obedient" instead an adjective "Obsequious".

Obedient

Obedient adjective - Readily giving in to the command or authority of another.
Usage example: that boy is so obedient that he does everything the first time he is asked

Obsequious is a synonym for obedient in docile topic. You can use "Obsequious" instead an adjective "Obedient", if it concerns topics such as submissive.

Nearby Words: obedience, obediently
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