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obsequious (adjective), more obsequious, most obsequious
1. Characterized by someone who is excessively obedient or who is too willing to comply with the wishes of other people: Jane and Jim were served in the hotel by obsequious employees who were striving to fulfill all the desires that they indicated.
2. A reference to those who are overly eager to help or to obey anyone who is important or well-known: The famous singer was surrounded by obsequious fans who were willing to do almost anything that she wanted them to accomplish.
Complying or easily agreeing to any request by another person.
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Too eager to help or to obey another person.
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Overly submissive or willing to serve others.
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This entry is located in the following units: ob-1 (page 1) -ous, -ious, -eous (page 15) sequ-, sequi-, secut-, suit-, -sue (page 2)
Word Entries at Get Words: “obsequious”
obsequious, more obsequious, most obsequious
A reference to anyone who is overly obedient or who is too willing to comply with the wishes of another person; relating to someone who is too eager to help or to obey those who are important or who are very popular. (2)
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