obsequious
Advanced/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs/
- adjective
- Excessively compliant or submissive
obsequious in a sentence
- “The salesman's overly obsequious manner changed when he realized we couldn't afford a purchase today.”
- “She's constantly followed by obsequious assistants who will do anything she tells them to.”
- “The intern’s obsequious reply won favor with the manager but irked peers.”
What does “obsequious” mean?
obsequious (adjective) means excessively compliant or submissive. It is pronounced /əbˈsiː.kwi.əs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "obsequious" mean?
- obsequious (adjective) means: Excessively compliant or submissive
- How do you pronounce "obsequious"?
- "obsequious" is pronounced /əbˈsiː.kwi.əs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "obsequious" in a sentence?
- Here is "obsequious" used in a sentence: The salesman's overly obsequious manner changed when he realized we couldn't afford a purchase today.
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