obsequious
adjectiveExcessively eager to please through flattery and deference.
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Excessively eager to please through flattery and deference.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsUsing exaggerated flattery or submissive attention to gain favor.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsShowing an excessive and self-lowering eagerness to obey.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsExcessively obedient or willing to put oneself below others.
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