Crossword clue
Obsequious crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Obsequious”, from 4–12 letters. The most likely answer is SERVILE.
All answers for “Obsequious”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| OILY | 4 | Unpleasantly smooth and flattering |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| SLIMY | 5 | Repulsively ingratiating |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| SMARMY | 6 | Ingratiating in an insincere way |
| ABJECT | 6 | Without pride or dignity |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| SERVILE Best match | 7 | Behaving like a slave |
| FAWNING | 7 | Seeking favor by flattery |
| SLAVISH | 7 | Blindly submissive |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| UNCTUOUS | 8 | Excessively flattering, greasily so |
| TOADYING | 8 | Acting as a flatterer |
| CRINGING | 8 | Behaving with excessive humility |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| SUBMISSIVE | 10 | Meekly obedient |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| SUBSERVIENT | 11 | Too ready to obey |
| SYCOPHANTIC | 11 | Flattering those in power |
| DEFERENTIAL | 11 | Yielding respectfully to others |
| BOOTLICKING | 11 | Currying favor, informally |
| 12-letter answers | ||
| INGRATIATING | 12 | Trying hard to win approval |
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What does “Obsequious” mean?
An adjective for someone who is excessively eager to please or obey, flattering and deferring to others in a way that seems insincere or undignified.
Solving tip
SERVILE and FAWNING are the regular seven-letter answers. For a clue stressing oily flattery over meek obedience, try UNCTUOUS, SMARMY or OILY.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Obsequious"?
The most likely answer is SERVILE (7 letters) — Behaving like a slave. Other common answers are FAWNING (7), SLAVISH (7), OILY (4), SMARMY (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Obsequious"?
Answers to "Obsequious" range from 4–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.