This week we continue our vocabulary-building series, “The Closing Word.” Each week we provide a new word to help build your vocabulary and show you how to specifically implement it in business. A well-spoken, intelligent agent inspires confidence with clients and colleagues alike.
This week’s closing word:
Pronounced: (ob-SEE-QWEE-us)
Adjective:
1. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery (lacking sincerity)
2. attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner (submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior)
Synonyms:
1. bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere
2. servile
Examples:
1. “While everyone enjoys a few compliments, the home inspector’s impartial eye was not distracted by the owner’s obsequious comments.”
2. “The agent, eager to win the listing at any cost, came off as a bit too obsequious.”
