Obsequious (adjective)

Excessively eager to please or obey; servile; fawning; subservient.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "obsequiosus" meaning "obedient, dutiful", it was first recorded in the late 16th century.

Examples:

1. The obsequious waiter hovered around our table, always ready to refill our glasses.
2. He was obsequious to his boss, always agreeing with everything he said.
3. The obsequious clerk at the department store followed her around the store, eager to help.
4. She found his obsequious behavior insincere and off-putting.
5. His obsequious attitude made it hard for others to take him seriously.