What is another word for adulating?

Pronunciation: [ˈadjʊlˌe͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

Adulating, also known as fawning or groveling, refers to behavior that is excessively flattering or obsequious towards someone else. Other synonyms for adulating include sycophantic, toadyish, subservient, and servile. Individuals who engage in adulating behavior often do so in an attempt to gain favor or advancement, or simply to please others. This type of behavior is often considered insincere or disingenuous, and can be a turn-off to those who value authenticity and honesty. While there may be times where some degree of flattery or praise is appropriate, adulating can come across as inappropriate or unprofessional in certain contexts.

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What are the hypernyms for Adulating?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Adulating

But when Candar stepped out into the spaceport, instead of meeting his adulating subjects, a very determined group of his own soldiers stopped him.
"Evil Out of Onzar"
Mark Ganes
This is what gave his ministers so much authority, and the opportunities they had for adulating him, of attributing everything to him, and of pretending to learn everything from him.
"The Memoirs of Louis XIV., Volume 10 And His Court and of The Regency"
Duc de Saint-Simon
She could not be insensible to the compliment, though her smiles were oftenest for Flouflou, who planted himself, adulating, on the opposite side.
"A Chair on The Boulevard"
Leonard Merrick

Related words: adulation, laud, flattery, admiration, praise

Similar words: approving, praising, idolizing

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