respeito exagerado
[ʁes'pɛj.tu ɛɡza'ʒe.ɾa.du]
nounmasculinepl: respeitos exagerados
excessive respect, exaggerated deference
1. An overdone or disproportionate display of respect or deference toward someone, often reflecting undue submission or flattery
He showed exaggerated respect to his boss, never daring to voice any disagreement.
Ele demonstrava respeito exagerado ao seu chefe, nunca ousando expressar discordância.
2. Excessive formality or ceremonial behavior beyond what is socially appropriate or necessary
The guest treated the elderly woman with exaggerated respect, which made her uncomfortable.
O convidado tratava a mulher idosa com respeito exagerado, o que a deixava desconfortável.
NYC Slang
kissing up, brown-nosing, sucking up
Related Idioms & Phrases
ter um respeito reverencial por alguém
demonstrar respeito de menos
falta de reverência
passar dos limites do respeito
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