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obeisant

adjective

Definition of obeisantnext
as in obsequious

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obeisant
  1. obsequious
  2. servile
  3. subordinate
  4. subservient
  5. obedient
  6. slavish
  7. docile
  8. compliant
Adjective
  • For instance, Democrats like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have become openly obsequious in sucking up to the DSA.
    — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As a friend — her friends all know that Bobbi was singular — ever thoughtful, never obsequious, sometimes obstinate, always honest.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of obsequious
Adjective
  • Both appeared on stage in character as VP Selina Meyer and her servile assistant, Gary Walsh.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Unfortunately, Trump takes servile flattery as his due.
    — Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Definition of servile
Adjective
  • Bucks encounter rivals, or even subordinate deer, and make scrapes in a sudden display of strength.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson frequently uses his saxophone to control a sampler or drum machine, triggering changes in loops and effects, but the technology is ultimately subordinate to physical expression.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of subordinate
Adjective
  • Wadsworth begins Clue as the seemingly subservient servant before gradually taking command of the entire picture.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For some Muslim intellectuals and travelers, Japan’s modernization and its victory over Russia was proof that Asian nations need not be subservient to Europe or abandon their own cultural traditions.
    — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of subservient
Adjective
  • Reflecting on her obedient past as a child actor, Panettiere told THR that that pressure ultimately took a toll on her.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The native, late summer-blooming obedient plant is a showy addition to your garden.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of obedient
Adjective
  • Because slavish inferiority did not befit his spirit.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • While many of the building’s original features—including the soaring stucco ceilings decorated with a sun motif - have been preserved, the look and feel are more 21st-century magpie than slavish historical reverence.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of slavish
Adjective
  • Paper wasps are relatively docile and rarely sting unless directly struck or stepped on.
    — Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Even smaller and more docile animals such as deer and squirrels should not be fed.
    — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of docile
Adjective
  • Accessibility The Bedford Post Inn maintains one ADA-compliant guest room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • What does a customer cost to onboard, support and keep compliant?
    — Serhii Zakharov, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of compliant
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“Obeisant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obeisant. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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