Obsequious – Too eager to praise or obey someone
(Pronounced ob-seek-we-us)
To remember the definition of the word obsequious, use the following mnemonic:
Obsessed about seeing the Queen (obsequious) here was his chance to prove how eager to please he was.
Examples of obsequious in a sentence
The princess had obsequious servants who showered her with attention.
When he receives obsequious service, Lawrence always leaves a huge tip.
Jane is the teacher’s favourite because she is so obsequious in class.
