Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Obsequious !

(adj) obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree; dutiful; excessively ingratiatingly compliant or submissive

Sample Sentences !
"Essays are too obsequious, too obviously pandering to the writer in the question."
"The obsequious new associate made sure to compliment her supervisor's tie and agree with him on every issue." 
"I believe that his obsequious behavior toward his grandmother is to ensure that he is included in the will."

Usage !
Human Suppository
Obedient but not Obsequious

Paragraph !
The term "obsequious" is used in these articles to mean excessively ingratiatingly compliant or submissive. The people being described in these articles are basically being obedient and kind, but in an excessive way to the point where it's negative.

Visual !

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