Obsequious
Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Synonyms for Obsequious
Respectful is a synonym for obsequious in groveling topic. In some cases you can use "Respectful" instead an adjective "Obsequious", when it comes to topics like submissive.
Respectful
Respectful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.
Usage example: the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office
Obsequious is a synonym for respectful in submissive topic. You can use "Obsequious" instead an adjective "Respectful".
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Related pairs
- humble and obsequious
- humble and respectful
- polite and obsequious
- polite and respectful
- considerate and obsequious
- considerate and respectful
- courteous and obsequious
- courteous and respectful
- deferential and obsequious
- deferential and respectful
- cringing and obsequious
- cringing and respectful
- servile and obsequious
- servile and respectful
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