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obsequious

/əbˈsiːkwi.əs/

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adjective

Obéissant, servile

Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.

Examples :

"The new employee was almost obsequious, agreeing with everything the manager said in an attempt to impress her. "

Le nouvel employé était presque servile, acquiesçant à tout ce que la directrice disait pour l'impressionner.

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adjective

Obséquieux, servile

Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.

Examples :

"The new employee was so obsequious to the manager, constantly showering him with compliments and volunteering for every task, that his colleagues found his behavior irritating. "

Le nouvel employé était si obséquieux envers le directeur, le couvrant constamment de compliments et se portant volontaire pour chaque tâche, que ses collègues trouvaient son comportement irritant.

attitude character human moral

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adjective

Funéraire, des funérailles

Of or pertaining to obsequies, funereal.

Examples :

"The student's obsequious behavior at the memorial service for the teacher was a way of showing respect. "

Le comportement funéraire de l'élève lors de la cérémonie commémorative pour le professeur était une façon de montrer du respect.

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