obsequious

obsequious(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. obsequioso
The obsequious silence that followed the actress's every comment made the reporter uncomfortable.El silencio obsequioso que seguía cada comentario de la actriz incomodó al reportero.
Whenever Pedro has to speak to the prince, he uses an obsequious tone.Siempre que Pedro tiene que hablar con el príncipe, usa un tono obsequioso.
b. servil (invariable)
I'm uncomfortable in this fancy restaurant. The waiters are slimy and obsequious.Estoy incómodo en este restaurante sofisticado. Los meseros son falsos y serviles.
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