obséquieux — meaning in English
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English meaning
- obsequious adjective Excessively eager to please or obey, in a way that seems insincere and self-serving.
- smarmy adjective Excessively flattering or ingratiating in an insincere, oily way.
Senses
obséquieux is used for these senses in English:
- obsequious Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
- obsequious (archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
- smarmy Falsely earnest, smug, ingratiating, or pious.