obsequiously

• Adverb, das bedeutet, übertrieben gehorsam, unterwürfig oder kriecherisch zu handeln, oft um jemandes Gunst zu gewinnen. Es beschreibt ein Verhalten, das übermäßig respektvoll oder schmeichlerisch ist.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner that is excessively obedient, attentive, or servile, often to gain favor.' It describes behavior that is overly deferential or sycophantic.

1. Excessively obedient or submissiveC2formal

   In a manner that shows too great a willingness to serve or obey someone, often to gain favor.

   Unterwürfig

   • The waiter bowed obsequiously to the wealthy guests.
   • He obsequiously agreed with everything his boss said.
   • She smiled obsequiously at the manager, hoping for a promotion.

   Synonymedeferentiallyservilelyslavishlysubserviently

   Antonymearrogantlydefiantlyhaughtilyinsolentlyrebelliously