38 entries under adjective topic. ×

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fawning(verb, mean, praise, inferior)
9
obsequious(mean, inferior, compliant, submissive)
9
sycophantic(mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
5
flattering(noun, stroke, flattery, commendation)
5
servile(inferior, humble, compliant, submissive)
5
toadyish
4
toadying(noun, mean, submissive, flattery)
3
crawling(verb, humble, flattering, deferential)
3
groveling(verb, humble, submissive, flattering)
3
ingratiating(flattering, sycophantic, praising, obsequious)
3
subservient(mean, humble, compliant, submissive)
2
abject(mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
2
mealy-mouthed(humble, flattering, deferential, sycophantic)
2
parasitic(humble, flattering, deferential, sycophantic)
2
prostrate(humble, flattering, deferential, sycophantic)
2
smarmy(flattering, sycophantic, obsequious)
2
sniveling(humble, flattering, deferential, sycophantic)
2
submissive(mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
1
cowering(verb, inferior, humble, compliant)
1
cringing(verb, mean, inferior, humble)
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