English adjective: obsequious | |||
1. | obsequious attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery | ||
Synonyms | bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish | ||
Similar | insincere | ||
Antonyms | sincere | ||
2. | obsequious attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner | ||
Samples | Obsequious shop assistants. | ||
Similar | servile | ||
Antonyms | unservile, unsubmissive | ||