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obsequioso

[ob.se.ki.ˈo.zu]
adjectivemasculinepl: obsequiosos
obsequious
1. Excessively compliant, eager to please, or deferential in an ingratiating way
The obsequious waiter followed the customer's every request.
O garçom obsequioso seguia cada pedido do cliente.
2. Showing servile politeness or flattery
His obsequious behavior toward his boss was transparent to everyone.
Seu comportamento obsequioso em relação ao chefe era transparente para todos.
NYC Slang
brown-noser, kiss-up, suck-up
Synonyms
serviladuladorlisonjeirodeferentesubmissocortês em excesso
Antonyms
altivoarrogantedesrespeitosoindependentesincero

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obsequioso
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
obsequioso
Standard usage; may also use 'servil' or 'adulador' depending on context

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser obsequioso com alguém (to be obsequious with someone)
comportamento obsequioso (obsequious behavior)
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