obsequious
unterwürfig
Word details
- German meaning
- Beflissen bedeutet übertrieben eifrig, dienstfertig oder unterwürfig.
- English meaning
- Obsequious
- Synonym
- eifrig, bemüht
- German example
- Der Kellner war sehr beflissen und erfüllte jeden Wunsch.
- English example
- The waiter was very obsequious and fulfilled every wish.
- Comparative
- beflissenerSuperlative: am beflissensten
Related words
- gehorsam
obsequious
- unterwürfig
obsequious
- kriecherisch
obsequious
- schleimig
Slimy, obsequious
- Duckmäuser
A yes-man is a person who behaves submissively and obsequiously towards authorities, often out of cowardice or self-interest.
- Gefallsucht
Obsequiousness
- dienstbeflissen
Obsequious
Example sentences with “obsequious”
He was always obsequious to the boss. (Er war immer unterwürfig zum Chef.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the German for obsequious?
Use 'unterwürfig'.