Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: obsecrate
Next word: obsequy
Definition of: obsequious
(əb·sē′kwē·əs) adjective
1. Sycophantic or adulatory in manner; cringing; servile.
2. Rare Promptly obedient. [<L obsequiosus compliant <obsequium compliance <obsequi comply with <ob- towards + sequi follow]
—ob·se′qui·ous·ly adverb
—ob·se′qui·ous·ness noun Synonyms: attentive, compliant, cringing, deferential, fawning, flattering, obedient, servile, slavish, submissive, sycophantic. See BASE2, SUPPLE. Antonyms: independent, self–assertive, self–respecting. See synonyms for AUSTERE.
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: