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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
adj
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
kriecherisch
adj
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
servil
adj
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
devot
adj
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
hörig
adj
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
unterwürfig
adj
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
gehorsam
adj
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
folgsam
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 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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