41 entries under flattering topic. ×

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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)
11
toadying(adjective, sycophantic, servile, praising)
9
servile(adjective, meek, compliant, passive, slick)
9
submissive(adjective, compliant, passive, obedient)
7
grovelling
7
smarmy(adjective, soft, humble, charming, slick)
6
abject(adjective, meek, compliant, passive, obedient)
6
oily(adjective, smooth, friendly, polite, gracious)
5
bootlicking(noun, adjective, sycophantic, praising)
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cringing(adjective, compliant, deferential, sycophantic)
5
groveling(adjective, compliant, deferential, sycophantic)
5
slavish(adjective, meek, compliant, passive, obedient)
5
subservient(adjective, compliant, passive, obedient)
4
adulatory(adjective, excessive, immoderate, sycophantic)
3
cajoling(adjective, slick, slippery, greasy)
3
compliant(adjective, meek, passive, slick, obedient)
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