Obsequious
Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Synonyms for Obsequious
Unctuous is a synonym for obsequious in servile topic. In some cases you can use "Unctuous" instead an adjective "Obsequious", when it comes to topics like smooth, groveling, flattering, sneaking.
Unctuous
Unctuous adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Obsequious is a synonym for unctuous in sycophantic topic. You can use "Obsequious" instead an adjective "Unctuous", if it concerns topics such as smooth, flattering, sneaking.
Nearby Word: unctuously
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Related pairs
- smooth and obsequious
- smooth and unctuous
- cringing and obsequious
- cringing and unctuous
- servile and obsequious
- servile and unctuous
- fawning and obsequious
- fawning and unctuous
- slimy and obsequious
- slimy and unctuous
- submissive and obsequious
- submissive and unctuous
- ingratiating and obsequious
- ingratiating and unctuous
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