scandalous
adjectiveCausing strong moral disapproval or appearing shockingly excessive.
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adjectiveExpressing compact statements of supposed wisdom, often with excessive moralizing.
servile
adjectiveShowing an excessive and self-lowering eagerness to obey.
slavish
adjectiveShowing excessive obedience or imitation with little independence.
Excessively obedient
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smug
adjectiveExcessively pleased or satisfied with oneself.
Excessively self-satisfied
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solicitous
adjectiveShowing attentive concern or care, sometimes excessively.
subservient
adjectiveExcessively obedient or willing to put oneself below others.
superfluous
adjectiveMore than is needed or serving no useful purpose.
surfeit
nounAn amount greater than is needed or enjoyable.
surplus
nounAn amount left over after needs or requirements have been met.
sycophantic
adjectiveUsing excessive flattery toward an influential person.
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