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Webster 1913 Edition


Obsequiousness

Ob-se′qui-ous-ness

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Noun.
The quality or state of being obsequious.
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Webster 1828 Edition


Obsequiousness

OBSE'QUIOUSNESS

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Noun.
1.
Ready obedience; prompt compliance with the orders of a superior.
2.
Servile submission; mean or excessive complaisance.
They apply themselves both to his interest and humor, with all the arts of flattery and obsequiousness.

Definition 2024


obsequiousness

obsequiousness

English

Noun

obsequiousness (uncountable)

  1. the quality of being obsequious; servile compliance

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