Meaning & use
obsequious
Excessively eager to please or obey someone, often in an insincere or servile way.
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The obsequious waiter praised every choice we made, hoping for a bigger tip.
His obsequious flattery of the manager made his coworkers deeply uncomfortable.
A note on using this word
Always negative; it implies fake or excessive submissiveness aimed at gaining favor, unlike genuine politeness.
Words with a similar meaning
servilefawning
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