— obsequiously , adv. — obsequiousness , n.
/euhb see"kwee euhs/ , adj.
1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
2. servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants.
3. obedient; dutiful.
[ 1375-1425; late ME obsequiosus, equiv. to obsequi ( um ) compliance ( obsequ ( i ) to comply with ( ob- OB- + sequi to follow) + -ium -IUM) + -osus -OUS ]
Syn. 1. sycophantic, flattering. 2. cringing, submissive. See servile .