1The obsequious tone of the letter made it clear that the writer was seeking to curry favour with the influential recipient.
2Is it possible to distinguish between genuine respect and obsequious behaviour, or are they often conflated in social interactions?
3The company's obsequious response to the customer complaint was seen by many as an insincere attempt to salvage their reputation.
4Avoid coming across as obsequious in your job interview; confidence and humility are more attractive than excessive flattery.
5There is a fine line between being polite and being obsequious; the former is respectful, while the latter can be perceived as manipulative or self-serving.