reverência exagerada
[he-ve-REN-sia eg-za-he-RA-da]
nounfemininepl: reverências exageradas
excessive reverence, exaggerated deference
1. Excessively respectful or deferential behavior toward someone or something, often insincere or disproportionate to the situation
The politician was treated with such exaggerated reverence by the media that it became absurd.
O político era tratado com tanta reverência exagerada pela mídia que se tornou absurdo.
2. Overly formal or obsequious display of respect or homage
His reverential tone toward his boss bordered on exaggerated reverence.
Seu tom reverencial em relação ao chefe beirava a reverência exagerada.
NYC Slang
excessive groveling, over-the-top suck-up behavior
Related Idioms & Phrases
tratamento de reverência exagerada
com reverência exagerada
reverência exagerada a alguém
render reverência exagerada
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