Index of English words, starting with "ob"

(1) - Obsecration (n.) A figure of speech in which the orator implores the assistance of God or man.
(2) - Obsecration (n.) The act of obsecrating or imploring; as, the obsecrations of the Litany, being those clauses beginning with "By."

(1) - Obsequies (pl. ) of Obsequy
(2) - Obsequies (n.pl.) See Obsequy.

(1) - Obsequious (a.) Of or pertaining to obsequies; funereal.
(2) - Obsequious (a.) Servilely or meanly attentive; compliant to excess; cringing; fawning; as, obsequious flatterer, parasite.
(3) - Obsequious (a.) Promptly obedient, or submissive, to the will of another; compliant; yielding to the desires of another; devoted.

(1) - Obsequiously (adv.) In a manner appropriate to obsequies.
(2) - Obsequiously (adv.) In an obsequious manner; compliantly; fawningly.

(1) - Obsequiousness (n.) The quality or state of being obsequious.