Obsequious synonyms
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Part of speech:
Given to obsequious flattery.
Prone to speaking evasively, indirectly, or duplicitously; not forthright
brown-nosing
Inclined or willing to submit.
The definition of deferential is behavior or actions that show respect.
Prone; disposed:
enslaved
(Grammar, of a clause, not comparable) dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clause
Of, or having the nature of, a stipend
Apt to truckle, often fawning, obsequious, ingratiating.
Having no backbone; invertebrate
Thoroughgoing; complete. Used to modify pejorative nouns:
(By extension) inadequate or meagre.
Growing flat along the ground. Creeping jenny, pennyroyal, and many species of ivy have a prostrate growth habit.
Cowardly, stealthy, underhanded, or furtive
Covered with oil; fat; greasy
flunkyish
toad-eating
proud (antonym)
Occasioning or being a reason for pride:
haughty (antonym)
The definition of haughty is an arrogant person.
docile (related)
Ready to accept instruction or direction.
Showing care for the needs or desires of others; caring or courteous.
The definition of menial describes something that doesn't require much skill or thought.
In the manner of a slave; abject
domineering (antonym)
Arrogant; overbearing; tyrannical
assertive (antonym)
Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive
brazen (antonym)
Unrestrained by a sense of shame; rudely bold.
confident (antonym)
The definition of confident is to be certain about something or feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.
presumptuous (antonym)
Going beyond what is right or proper because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
sycophantical
Alternative form of sycophantic.
Superficially attractive or plausible but lacking depth or soundness:
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