obsequious
/əbˈsiːkwiəs/
English C2 · ProficientadjectivePeople
obsequious (adjective) means too eager to please or obey someone important.
Persian: چاپلوس
Meaning of obsequious
| Word | obsequious |
|---|---|
| Definition | too eager to please or obey someone important |
| Persian | چاپلوس |
| Pronunciation | /əbˈsiːkwiəs/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C2 (Proficient) |
Example sentence
The waiter was annoyingly obsequious.
گارسون بهطرز آزاردهندهای چاپلوس بود.
Word forms of obsequious
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | obsequious |
| noun | obsequiousness |
Synonyms of obsequious
fawning, servile
Opposites of obsequious
assertive
Common phrases with obsequious
- obsequious manner
- obsequious smile
- obsequious to the boss
Related English words
gregariousenjoying being with other people · C2idiosyncrasya strange or unusual habit or way of behaving that a person has · C2recalcitrantrefusing to obey rules or follow orders · C2personalbelonging to or concerning one particular person · B1meetto see and talk to someone, by plan or by chance · A2inviteto ask someone to come to an event or place · A2familya group of people related to each other, such as parents and children · A1frienda person you know well and like · A1
Questions about obsequious
What does obsequious mean?
obsequious (adjective) means too eager to please or obey someone important.
What is the Persian meaning of obsequious?
obsequious means چاپلوس in Persian.
What level is the word obsequious?
obsequious is a English C2 (proficient) word.
What is another word for obsequious?
Words close in meaning to obsequious include fawning, servile.
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