Word of the Day 08/01/15 Obsequious
Obsequious (adjective)
obsequious [uh b-see-kwee-uh s]
adjective
1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
2. servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants.
3. obedient; dutiful.
Can be confused
obsequies.
Synonyms
1. sycophantic, flattering.
2. cringing, submissive. See servile.
Origin: 1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin obsequiōsus, equivalent to obsequi(um) compliance (obsequ(ī) to comply with (ob- ob- + sequī to follow) + -ium -ium) + -ōsus -ous
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obsequious [uh b-see-kwee-uh s]
adjective
1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
2. servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants.
3. obedient; dutiful.
Can be confused
obsequies.
Synonyms
1. sycophantic, flattering.
2. cringing, submissive. See servile.
Origin: 1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin obsequiōsus, equivalent to obsequi(um) compliance (obsequ(ī) to comply with (ob- ob- + sequī to follow) + -ium -ium) + -ōsus -ous
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.