Obsequious
Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Punctilious and obsequious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Punctilious" instead an adjective "Obsequious".
Punctilious
Punctilious adjective - Marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details.
Obsequious and punctilious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obsequious" instead an adjective "Punctilious".
Nearby Words: punctiliousness, punctilio
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