obsequious in German
obsequious in German is unterwürfig, kriecherisch, servil — obsequious means excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.
obsequious in German
unterwürfig
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
kriecherisch
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
servil
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
devot
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
hörig
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
unterwürfig
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
gehorsam
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
folgsam
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
What does "obsequious" mean?
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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.
- Personally I felt shy and uncomfortable at this obsequious adoration, and I read the same feeling in the faces of Lord John and Summerlee, but Challenger expanded like a flower in the sun.
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What is "obsequious" in German?
"obsequious" in German is unterwürfig, kriecherisch, servil. 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 German, "obsequious" is unterwürfig, kriecherisch, servil.
Are there other ways to say "obsequious" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "obsequious": unterwürfig, kriecherisch, servil, devot, hörig, gehorsam.
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