90 entries under adjective topic. ×

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obsequious(mean, inferior, boring, compliant)
18
flattering(verb, kind, polite, stroke)
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sycophantic(mean, kind, inferior, polite)
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servile(miserable, inferior, wretched, compliant)
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toadying(noun, mean, compliant, submissive)
12
bootlicking(noun, mean, praise, inferior)
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cringing(noun, verb, mean, inferior)
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slavish(mean, inferior, compliant, submissive)
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abject(mean, miserable, inferior, wretched)
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deferential(inferior, compliant, submissive, docile)
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smarmy(excessive, flattering, immoderate, sycophantic)
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toadyish
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grovelling(noun, verb, mean, boring)
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unctuous(mean, kind, polite, submissive)
8
ingratiating(compliant, excessive, flattering, deferential)
8
subservient(mean, boring, compliant, submissive)
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cajoling(verb, flattering, ingratiating, sugarcoated)
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kowtowing(verb, compliant, flattering, deferential)
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submissive(mean, miserable, inferior, wretched)
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truckling(noun, stroke, flattery, commendation)
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