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obsequious in Dutch

obsequious in Dutch is kruiperig, onderworpen, slaafs — obsequious means excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.

obsequious in Dutch

kruiperig
adj
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
onderworpen
adj
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
slaafs
adj
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
onderdanig
adj
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
gehoorzaam
adj
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
volgzaam
adj
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.

What does "obsequious" mean?

  1. adjective Excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.
    "An obsequious waiter hovered by the table."
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obsequious in a sentence

  • An obsequious waiter hovered by the table.

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What is "obsequious" in Dutch?

"obsequious" in Dutch is kruiperig, onderworpen, slaafs. obsequious means: Excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.

How do you use "obsequious" in a sentence?

Example: "An obsequious waiter hovered by the table." In Dutch, "obsequious" is kruiperig, onderworpen, slaafs.

Are there other ways to say "obsequious" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "obsequious": kruiperig, onderworpen, slaafs, onderdanig, gehoorzaam, volgzaam.

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