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Synonyms of obsequious

31 similar words

Another word for obsequious is servile. Other synonyms of obsequious are greasy, sycophantic, truckling, fawning and ingratiating.

Synonyms and similar words for obsequious

adjectiveExcessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.

  • fawningSeeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.
  • ingratiatingWhich ingratiates; which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity...
  • servileExcessively eager to please; obsequious.
  • slavish
  • sycophanticExcessively eager to please, especially for personal gain; obsequious, flattering.
  • trucklingApt to truckle, often fawning, obsequious, ingratiating.
  • smarmy
  • asskissing
  • asslicky
  • greasyOily in manner; obsequious.
  • groveling
  • oily
  • oleaginous
  • schmoozyTending to schmooze; sucking up for the sake of social advancement.
  • self-abasingHumbling by the consciousness of guilt or by shame.
  • slimy
  • soapy
  • sucky slangTending to suck up or ingratiate oneself.
  • toadyishSycophantic; fawning.
  • toadyingThe obsequious behavior of a toady; sycophancy.
  • unctuousProfusely polite, especially in an insincere and unpleasant manner.

adjectiveObedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.

  • compliantWilling to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
  • obedientWilling to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable.
  • toward
  • bowsome archaic
  • buxom obsolete
  • hearsome rareReady to hear; obedient; compliant; dutiful; devout.
  • morigerous obsoleteObedient; obsequious.
  • obedible obsoleteObedient.
  • obsequent obsoleteObedient; submissive; obsequious.
  • tall obsoleteObsequious; obedient.

Meaning of obsequious

  1. adjective Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
  2. adjective Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
  3. adjective Of or pertaining to obsequies, funereal.

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Questions about synonyms of obsequious

What is another word for obsequious?
Obsequious has 31 synonyms on Word.ws, such as servile, greasy, sycophantic, truckling, fawning and ingratiating.
What does obsequious mean?
Obsequious means excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.

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