She behaves obsequiously toward superiors.
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Obsequiously
Synonyms for "obsequiously" (6 found)
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Adverb(1 words)
Related words (3)
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6 translations across 3 languages.
Finnish
4 entries- mielistelevästi adv (Translations)
- mielistellen adv (Translations)
- nöyristelevästi adv (Translations)
- nöyristellen adv (Translations)
French
1 entries- obséquieusement adv (Translations)
Polish
1 entries- służalczo adv (Translations)
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
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Source: wiktionary
I gnashed my teeth upon him with a gust of devilish fury; and the smile withered from his face—happily for him—yet more happily for myself, for in another instant I had certainly dragged him from his perch. At the inn, as I entered, I looked about me with so black a countenance as made the attendants tremble; not a look did they exchange in my presence; but obsequiously took my orders, led me to a private room, and brought me wherewithal to write.
Source: wiktionary
“This way, Monsieur,” he said, and led the way up the broad, marble staircase. In another moment he had opened a door, and, drawing aside a heavy curtain, obsequiously bowed Tarzan into a dimly lighted apartment. Then Jacques vanished.
Source: wiktionary
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