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obsequiously

adverb as in servilely

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Example Sentences

I would then slip the old fellow a bit of silver, as I was bidden, and he would obsequiously depart.

Tomlinson was assisted out of the office by the deputy sheriff, the doctor opening the doors obsequiously ahead of them.

Several of her menials simultaneously appeared out of invisibility, and one of them hurried obsequiously towards him.

The house was frequented by all the friends of the host, who were obsequiously effusive in smiles, flattery, and genuflections.

His hat was in his hand, and his body was obsequiously bent, but there was no discomposure in his lifeless voice and manner.

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On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to obsequiously, such as: subserviently, abjectly, dutifully, fawningly, grovelingly, and ingratiatingly.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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