obeisant

/ɒbˈaɪzənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

showing a willingness to obey or submit to someone’s will or authority

“The young servant was being very obeisant to the elderly employer.”

2. noun

a person who shows a willingness to obey or submit to someone’s will or authority

“The politician’s obeisant followers cheered as he took the stage.”

Synonyms

  • submissive
  • obedient

Antonyms

  • defiant
  • disobedient