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What is another word for Adonize?

Pronunciation: [ˈadənˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "adonize" is a relatively uncommon term, with few synonyms to describe its meaning. It is used to describe a person's behavior that is overly concerned with impressing or flattery towards someone else, particularly a superior or authority figure. Some possible synonyms for "adonize" include brown nosing, sucking up, fawning, groveling, sycophancy, and obsequiousness. These terms all describe the same behavior, where someone is excessively deferential and eager to please someone else, often in an effort to gain favor or advance their own interests. Though these words may have slightly different connotations, they all capture the essence of adonizing.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Whenever I find myself growing vapourish, I rouse myself, wash, and put on a clean shirt, brush my hair and clothes, tie my shoe-strings neatly, and in fact Adonize as if I were going out; then, all clean and comfortable, I sit down to write.
"Life of John Keats"
William Michael Rossetti

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