Obsequious
Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Synonyms for Obsequious
Reverent and obsequious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reverent" instead an adjective "Obsequious".
Reverent
Reverent adjective - Feeling or showing profound respect or veneration.
Obsequious and reverent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obsequious" instead an adjective "Reverent".
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Related pairs
- humble and obsequious
- humble and reverent
- polite and obsequious
- polite and reverent
- courteous and obsequious
- courteous and reverent
- courtly and obsequious
- courtly and reverent
- respectful and obsequious
- respectful and reverent
- deferential and obsequious
- deferential and reverent
- meek and obsequious
- meek and reverent
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