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obsequiously

Meanings
  • adjective

    Showing excessive and servile respect; fawning.

  • adjective

    Behaving in an excessively submissive or servile way.

  • adjective

    Marked by excessive and often insincere politeness.

Rhymes
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equally , sequentially , insensibly , complying
Variants
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obsequious , obsequiously , obsequiousness , obsequiousnesses
Etymology
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From the Latin obsequium, meaning compliance, obedience.

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  1. Obsequiously is a long word, consisting of 11 letters.

  2. The word obsequiously first appeared in English in the 15th century.

  3. Obsequiously is often used in a negative context, implying insincerity or a lack of authentic respect.

Related Concepts
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  1. subservience: A state or condition of being subservient, especially excessive or obsequious in the performance of duties or observance of forms.

  2. servility: The quality or state of being servile; excessive submission or obedience.

  3. obedience: The act of obeying a command or law, or the state of being obedient.

Quotes
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  1. But the Democratic presidential nominee is commonly referred to as Elvis, and his running mate as Eddie Haskell, that "obsequious" weenie from '50s TV.

    - Guy Trebay,{it}Village Voice{/it},28 July 1992

  2. He could wear an oxford shirt and necktie and speak the local language, in every sense, and never act "obsequious" or look as though he felt out of place.

    - Tracy Kidder,{it}New England Monthly{/it},April 1990

  3. Nash's other hand flashed forward a lighter with the "obsequious" speed of a motor salesman.

    - Ian Fleming,{it}From Russia, With Love{/it},1957

  4. The "obsequious" villagers touched their caps but sneered behind her back.

    - "George Sand",1980,{"source"=>"in V. S. Pritchett: {it}A Man of Letters{/it}", "aqdate"=>"1985"}
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Obsequiously is often used to describe behavior that is overly submissive or fawning. It can be seen as a negative trait, as it implies insincerity and a lack of authentic respect.

How to Memorize "obsequiously"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize someone bowing excessively or fawning over someone in a servile manner.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with someone being overly polite and insincere.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Obsequiously Owes Overly Obedient Submission' to remember the definition.

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