obsequious in Latin
obsequious in Latin is obsequiōsus, vernīlis — obsequious means excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.
obsequious in Latin
obsequiōsus
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
vernīlis
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
obsequiōsus
(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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- An obsequious waiter hovered by the table.
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What is "obsequious" in Latin?
"obsequious" in Latin is obsequiōsus, vernīlis. 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 Latin, "obsequious" is obsequiōsus, vernīlis.
Are there other ways to say "obsequious" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "obsequious": obsequiōsus, vernīlis.
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