Obsequious
Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Synonyms for Obsequious
Thoughtful and obsequious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thoughtful" instead an adjective "Obsequious".
Thoughtful
Thoughtful adjective - Given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others.
Obsequious and thoughtful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obsequious" instead an adjective "Thoughtful".
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- In the books, we see only fleeting glimpses of the sober, thoughtful and well-intentioned person beneath the obsequious schemer facade.
Source: Adaptational Heroism - Be thoughtful and trustful and childlike Be witty and happy and wise Be honest and love all your neighbors Be obsequious, purple and clairvoyant...
Source: Morality Ballad
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