obsequiosidade
[ob-se-qui-o-si-DA-de]
nounfemininepl: obsequiosidades
obsequiousness
1. The quality of being obsequious; excessive eagerness to please or comply; servile deference
His obsequiousness towards the boss was quite apparent to everyone in the office.
A sua obsequiosidade perante o chefe era bastante aparente para todos no escritório.
2. Exaggerated politeness or flattery, often with ulterior motives
The candidate's obsequiousness during the interview seemed insincere.
A obsequiosidade do candidato durante a entrevista parecia insincera.
NYC Slang
brown-nosing, bootlicking, apple-polishing
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