Wednesday word: obsequious

[trellia-chan.livejournal.com]

obsequious: [uh b-see-kwee-uh s]

adjective: Too eager to help or obey someone important. Exhibiting a fawning attentiveness. Servilely compliant.  Being a butt-kiss.

Etymology:  First known use: 1375-1425. Late Middle English from Latin obsequiōsus. obsequ(ī) "to comply with."  sequī "to follow."

Comments

[theidolhands.livejournal.com]

Oooh, always liked the sound of this one.

By the way, I'm currently hiring for same.

[prettygoodword.livejournal.com]

Make sure to filter out the oleaginous who apply.

---L.