Definitionadj. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Last update: July 9, 2016
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An excellent waiter is one who is obsequious and caters to a guest’s every need. [adjective]
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The obsequious authorities at Milan at once furthered his design by sending an address to him, by requesting the establishment of royalty, and on the 15th of March 1805 by offering the crown to him. [adjective]
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Mazarin, while pretending to be the faithful friend of Charles, was the obsequious courtier of Oliver. [adjective]
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"Or, if I choose to raise the veil, I must point out to you the barriers-- "Which surround the Queen," replied the Syrian with an obsequious bow." [adjective]
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Give you good den, my masters, said he with an obsequious bow. [adjective]
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Cleopatra cast a rapid glance at the throne, to which an obsequious gesture of the courtier's hand invited her; but she remained standing, gazing keenly at Barine. [adjective]
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The cavalcade passed out by the lower gate of Phoenix park saluted by obsequious policemen and proceeded past Kingsbridge along the northern quays. [adjective]
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Ion's suspicions at once fell upon the obsequious servant of Cr [adjective]
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