obsequiousness

Example Sentences

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I would assume that some of them will gain his favor with elaborate obsequiousness and flamboyant flattery.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

If you do come, though, he’ll also certainly mock you in private for your excessive obsequiousness.

From Slate • May 18, 2024

In the beginning of the ’90s, when he’s hit with the steroid scandal and other scandals, his response is this little bit of obsequiousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Once, when he’s bitterly mocking his own obsequiousness to patrons, the miming heightens expression; otherwise, it’s superfluous.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2022

After that, as products of very different backgrounds they were continually scared stiff of hurting each other’s feelings; hence they understood and tolerated their respective foibles almost to the point of obsequiousness.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols