CentralNotice Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Jump to: navigation , search WOTD – 30 May 2008 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations English [ edit ] Etymology [ edit ] From Latin obsequiōsus ( “ complaisant , obsequious ” ), from obsequium ( “ compliance ” ), from obsequor ( “ comply with, yield to ” ), from ob ( “ in the direction of, towards ” ) + sequor ( “ follow ” ) (see sequel). Pronunciation [ edit ] ( UK , US ) IPA ( key ) : /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ Audio (US) Sorry, your browser either has JavaScript disabled or does not have any supported player. You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. ( file ) Adjective [ edit ] obsequious ( comparative more obsequious , superlative most obsequious ) ...