Obsequious

Meanings

1. Excessively compliant or deferential
2. Fawning and servile
3. Eager to please to an excessive degree

Example Sentences

• "The obsequious assistant agreed with everything the boss said without question."
• "The waiter's obsequious behaviour made the diners uncomfortable."
• "Obsequious flattery rarely earns genuine respect in professional settings."

Etymology

From Latin 'obsequiosus' (compliant, obedient), from 'obsequium' (compliance), from 'obsequi' (to follow, comply with), from 'ob-' (toward) + 'sequi' (to follow). Related to 'sequel' and 'consequence'.

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