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Showed Excessive Politeness Crossword Clue

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40%7Excessive politeness
noun

• excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

• smug self-serving earnestness

• semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

• anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual

35%9Showed politeness and respect
verb

• To attend or wait on (a lady).

• To handle with grace or in a modish manner.

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New York Times03 Apr 1984 Across 17 BOWEDANDSCRAPED
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