obéissant — meaning in English
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English meaning
- compliant adj Willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes.
- obedient adjective Willing to follow instructions or do what someone in authority says.
- obsequious adjective Excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.
Senses
obéissant is used for these senses in English:
- compliant Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
- obedient Willing to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable.
- obsequious (archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
compliant — full definition
- adj Willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes.
- adj Meeting official standards, rules, or specifications.