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Obsequious means compliant; obedient; servile; oily. A sentence example: He was so obsequious when the boss was present, that his co-workers shunned him in disgrace.
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∙ 12y agoExample sentence - The famous actress had numerous obsequious assistants who adored her.
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∙ 15y agohe was being obsequious, even the teacher thought he was crossing a line.
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∙ 15y agoMany found it surprising that the Che never announced his intentions publicly, only through an undated and obsequious letter to Castro.
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∙ 12y agoHis obsequious bow was a transparent attempt to ingratiate himself.
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∙ 9y agoThe word obsequious is used as an adjective. She appreciated loyalty, but the obsequious behavior of her staff was too much.
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∙ 12y agoYesterday I fell on this really obsequious nail, and now I have some really obsequious ttetanus and lockjaw. Its probably the last time I will skateboard in haunted houses.
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How do you use the word obsequious in a sentence?
sometimes i think that iam obsequious because i like being praised
How can you use obsequious in a sentence?
Many found it surprising that Guevara never announced his intentions publicly, but only through an undated and uncharacteristically obsequious letter to Castro.
Sentence for obsequious?
Obsequious is an adjective and it means: attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery This basically means that you use fake but words that sound mellifluous to get something that is in the "grasps" of someone else. "The girl is obsequious when she comes to seeing something she wants that others have." Hope this helps!
How do you use obseqious in a sentence?
Meaning "excessively obedience-minded," "obsequious" can be used helpfully in a number of sentences. Just one would be, "The professor encouraged her assistant to be diligent but then hastened to remind him that obsequious behavior was not at all necessary nor, in fact, welcome."
Why is an obsequious sycophant called a toady?
A Toady is an obsequious sycophant. An obsequious sycophant is a person who constantly flatters important people. Other people would call this person a toady. Obsequious: Complaisance of compliant, dutiful and obedient. Sycophant: A person who flatters higher or important people Toady: A mixture of Obsequious and Sycophant By: Emmy
Another sentence for obsequious?
I don't know!---------The character Uriah Heep is considered to be very obsequious.
How do you use the word obsequious in a sentence?
sometimes i think that iam obsequious because i like being praised
What is a sentence for the word obequious?
Here you are: Obequious is a misspelling of the word 'obsequious'.
How can you use obsequious in a sentence?
Many found it surprising that Guevara never announced his intentions publicly, but only through an undated and uncharacteristically obsequious letter to Castro.
Sentence for obsequious?
Obsequious is an adjective and it means: attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery This basically means that you use fake but words that sound mellifluous to get something that is in the "grasps" of someone else. "The girl is obsequious when she comes to seeing something she wants that others have." Hope this helps!
What is the part of speech for obsequious?
The word "obsequious" is an adjective. Here's an example of its usage: Every mother dreams of having an obsequious child.
How do you use obseqious in a sentence?
Meaning "excessively obedience-minded," "obsequious" can be used helpfully in a number of sentences. Just one would be, "The professor encouraged her assistant to be diligent but then hastened to remind him that obsequious behavior was not at all necessary nor, in fact, welcome."
What is a synonym for obsequious?
A synonym for obsequious could be: Well behaved. Hope myanswer helped you!:)
Why is an obsequious sycophant called a toady?
A Toady is an obsequious sycophant. An obsequious sycophant is a person who constantly flatters important people. Other people would call this person a toady. Obsequious: Complaisance of compliant, dutiful and obedient. Sycophant: A person who flatters higher or important people Toady: A mixture of Obsequious and Sycophant By: Emmy
What is the opposite of obsequious?
stingy
Is obsequious and resfecful are thesame?
If you mean respectful, it sort of is, at least in part. Obsequious means more like loyal towards or obedient, "Pete is such an obsequious employee, I don't think I could ever had done so well without him, he is loyal, respects the business and does his job without question." Obsequious can also be used in envy or contempt, "Look at that kiss-ass Joe... he's so obsequious he makes me sick. I'm sure he's after that promotion."
Whats another word for unctuous?
Smarmy, obsequious.
