8
smarmy(adjective, soft, humble, charming, slick)
8
bootlicking(adjective, mean, inferior, compliant, submissive)
8
slimy
7
brown-nosing
7
manageable(adjective, shy, meek, docile, obedient)
6
mealy-mouthed(adjective, servility, flattering, sycophantic, praising)
6
obedient(adjective, mean, shy, meek, compliant)
6
pleasant(submissive, civil, well-mannered, good-mannered)
6
prostrate(adjective, respect, submissive, servility, flattering)
6
subject(adjective, inferior, compliant, submissive, obedient)
6
supple(adjective, servility)
5
boot-licking
5
adulatory(adjective, flattering, dissatisfied, crying, sycophantic)
5
ass-kissing
5
biddable(adjective, shy, meek, docile, obedient)
5
low(adjective, mean, gentle, inferior, boring)
5
meek(adjective, mean, simple, poor, plain)
5
obeisant(adjective, mean, inferior, shy, meek)
5
spineless(adjective, submissive, flattering, sycophantic, toadying)
5
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