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How to pronounce “obsequious”
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Pronunciation guide for obsequious
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of obsequious with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 7 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Samantha Power: Shaking hands with the devil 23 minutes
to not denounce, and became almost obsequious
- Definition summary
- Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
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How to pronounce obsequious
Samantha Power: Shaking hands with the devil 23 minutes
to not denounce, and became almost obsequious
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “obsequious”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.
- (archaic) Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.
- (obsolete) Of or pertaining to obsequies, funereal.
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