obsequiously

Thân thiện

The assistant obsequiously holds the door open for the manager.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that is excessively eager to serve, obey, or please someone, often to gain favor. This behavior is characterized by fawning, submissive, and overly deferential attention.

Usage

The adverb "obsequiously" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done with exaggerated servility or flattery. * It is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe behavior towards a person in a position of authority or perceived power. * The word carries a negative connotation, implying that the behavior is insincere, self-serving, and lacking in dignity.

Examples

• The assistant nodded obsequiously at every suggestion made by the CEO.
• He bowed obsequiously before the nobleman, hoping for a reward.
• She laughed obsequiously at her manager's unfunny joke.

Advanced Usage

• To behave obsequiously: To act in an overly servile manner.
  • The courtiers behaved obsequiously around the king.
• To agree obsequiously: To express agreement in a fawning way.
  • "Oh, absolutely, sir," he agreed obsequiously.

Variants and Related Words

• Obsequious (adjective): Describing a person or their behavior as servile and ingratiating.
  • He was an obsequious servant.
• Obsequiousness (noun): The quality or state of being obsequious.
  • Her obsequiousness was transparent and embarrassing.

Synonyms

• Servilely
• Subserviently
• Fawningly
• Sycophantically
• Deferentially (though this can be neutral, whereas "obsequiously" is negative)

Antonyms

• Assertively
• Independently
• Defiantly
• Disrespectfully (as a direct opposite in manner)

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an obsequious manner
   • she acts obsequiously toward her boss

Từ đồng nghĩa

• subserviently
• servilely