16
obsequious(adjective, meek, compliant, passive, submissive)
13
deferential(adjective, meek, considerate, charming, compliant)
13
unctuous(adjective, smooth, soft, friendly, polite)
12
sycophantic(adjective, soft, humble, charming, compliant)
11
fawning(verb, adjective, compliant, excessive, flattering)
11
flattering(adjective, soft, humble, charming, slick)
11
toadying(adjective, flattering, sycophantic, servile, praising)
10
insinuating(verb, adjective, pain, charming, captivating)
9
servile(adjective, meek, compliant, passive, slick)
9
submissive(adjective, compliant, passive, obedient, flattering)
8
pleasing(adjective, smooth, polite, charming, polished)
7
grovelling(adjective, flattering)
7
ingratiatory(adjective, pain, charming, captivating, enchanting)
7
smarmy(adjective, soft, humble, charming, slick)
6
abject(adjective, meek, compliant, passive, obedient)
6
brown-nosing
6
fulsome(adjective, sickening)
6
nice(adjective, pleasant, agreeable, amiable, charming)
6
oily(adjective, smooth, friendly, polite, gracious)
6
saccharine(adjective, soft, pain, humble, charming)
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