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obsequious in Spanish

obsequious in Spanish is obsequioso, sumiso, servil — obsequious means excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.

obsequious in Spanish

obsequioso
adj
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
sumiso
adj
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
obsequioso
adj
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
servil
adj
(archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
apatronado
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 Spanish?

"obsequious" in Spanish is obsequioso, sumiso, 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 Spanish, "obsequious" is obsequioso, sumiso, servil.

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

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "obsequious": obsequioso, sumiso, servil, apatronado.

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