Obsequious Definition & Meaning
obsequious
- adjective
- attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
- attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner; "obsequious shop assistants"
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- What does obsequious mean?
- attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner; "obsequious shop assistants"
- What part of speech is obsequious?
- Obsequious is an adjective.
- How many definitions does obsequious have?
- Obsequious has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).