obsequious [adjective]

Definition of obsequious:

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

Synonyms of obsequious:

● Bootlicking

● Fawning

● Sycophantic

● Toadyish

● Servile

● Humble

● Toadying

● Submissive

● Deferential

● Cringing

● Unctuous


Opposite/Antonyms of obsequious:

● Disobedient

● Arrogant

● Assertive

● Rebellious

● Unservile

● Sincere

● Defiant

● Insubordinate

● Incompliant


Sentence/Example of obsequious:

It wasn't so much obsequious as deferent, something that was most unusual in a politician.