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Definitions for obsequiously
ob·se·quious·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
obsequiously, subserviently, servilelyadverb
in an obsequious manner
"she acts obsequiously toward her boss"
Wiktionary
obsequiouslyadverb
In an obsequious manner.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Obsequiouslyadverb
Etymology: from obsequious.
They rise, and with respectful awe,
At the word giv’n, obsequiously withdraw. Dryden.We cannot reasonably expect, that any one should readily and obsequiously quit his own opinion, and embrace ours with a blind resignation. John Locke.
I a while obsequiously lament
The untimely fall of virtuous Lancaster. William Shakespeare, R. III.
ChatGPT
obsequiously
Obsequiously refers to the behavior of showing excessive willingness to serve, please, or obey someone in a manner that is excessively submissive, fawning, adulatory or respectful. It characteristically involves servility, deference, and often indicates insincerity or dishonesty.
Webster Dictionary
Obsequiouslyadverb
in an obsequious manner; compliantly; fawningly
Obsequiouslyadverb
in a manner appropriate to obsequies
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of obsequiously in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of obsequiously in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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