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obsequiously

/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs.li/

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adverb

/əbˈsiː.kwi.əs.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'чрезмерно послушно, услужливо или раболепно, часто с целью добиться расположения'. Описывает поведение, которое является чрезмерно почтительным или льстивым.

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.

    ruУгодливо

    • 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.

    Synonymsdeferentiallyservilelyslavishlysubserviently

    Antonymsarrogantlydefiantlyhaughtilyinsolentlyrebelliously

Forms
  • more obsequiously comparative form
  • most obsequiously superlative form
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