obsequiously
The word “obsequiously” has 5 syllables: ob-se-qui-ous-ly
It's pronounced as /əbˈsiːkwiəsli/
What is synonym and antonym for obsequiously?
In the thesaurus, “obsequiously” has 32 synonyms and 34 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for obsequiously along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for obsequiously
- abjectly
- bashfully
- civilly
- courteously
- deferentially
- diffidently
- dutifully
- fawningly
- fearfully
- grovelingly
- hat in hand
- humbly
- ingratiatingly
- lowly
- meanly
- meekly
- modestly
- mousily
- obediently
- politely
- respectfully
- self-deprecatingly
- servilely
- sheepishly
- shyly
- slavishly
- submissively
- subserviently
- suppliantly
- sycophantically
- timidly
- timorously
Antonyms for obsequiously
- arrogantly
- audaciously
- bitchily
- boldly
- brashly
- brazenly
- contemptuously
- discourteously
- disdainfully
- disrespectfully
- fearlessly
- haughtily
- huffily
- imperiously
- impertinently
- impolitely
- impudently
- loftily
- pompously
- presumptuously
- pretentiously
- pridefully
- proudly
- rashly
- recklessly
- rudely
- saucily
- scornfully
- self-importantly
- superciliously
- swaggeringly
- uncivilly
- ungraciously
- uppishly
Example Sentences
- The employee obsequiously nodded and smiled at every directive from the boss, hoping to earn favor.
- She obsequiously flattered her way into the inner circle of the influential socialite.
- The politician obsequiously praised his opponent during the debate, attempting to appear magnanimous.
- The butler served the guests obsequiously, ensuring their every need was met with promptness and grace.
- Despite his obsequiously polite demeanor, there was an air of insincerity about him.
On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to obsequiously, such as: abjectly, arrogantly, audaciously, bashfully, bitchily, boldly, brashly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
abjectly
- apologetically
- bashfully
- cap in hand
- civilly
- courteously
- deferentially
- diffidently
- dutifully
- fawningly
- fearfully
- grovelingly
- hat in hand
- humbly
- ingloriously
- ingratiatingly
- lowly
- meanly
- meekly
- modestly
- mousily
- obediently
- obscurely
- obsequiously
- politely
- poorly
- respectfully
- self-deprecatingly
- servilely
- sheepishly
- shyly
- simply
- slavishly
- submissively
- subserviently
- suppliantly
- sycophantically
- timidly
- timorously