64 entries under flattering topic. ×

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obsequious(adjective, mean, smooth, soft, inferior)
17
fawning(adjective, mean, kind, inferior, polite)
16
servile(adjective, inferior, humble, compliant, submissive)
13
smarmy(adjective, smooth, soft, offensive, coarse)
11
toadying(adjective, mean, charming, submissive)
11
unctuous(adjective, mean, kind, polite)
9
bootlicking(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
9
subservient(adjective, mean, humble, compliant, submissive)
8
abject(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
8
ingratiating(adjective, soft, humble, charming, compliant)
7
deferential(adjective, soft, inferior, humble, compliant)
7
menial(adjective, inferior, boring, compliant, submissive)
7
submissive(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
6
cringing(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
6
slavish(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
5
beggarly(adjective, mean, subject, submissive, subordinate)
5
complimentary(adjective, kind, gracious, admiring)
4
adulatory(adjective, kind, polite, gracious)
4
groveling(adjective, humble, compliant, submissive, servility)
4
mealy-mouthed(adjective, humble, excessive, servility)
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