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obsequiously

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an obsequious manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: fawningly, subserviently

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in an obsequious manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she acts obsequiously toward her boss

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: subserviently, servilely

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English obsequious Middle English -ly English -ly English obsequiously From obsequious + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: nöyristellen — Translations
  • Finnish: nöyristelevästi — Translations
  • Finnish: mielistellen — Translations
  • Finnish: mielistelevästi — Translations
  • French: obséquieusement — Translations
  • Polish: służalczo — Translations