adulation — excessive admiration or praise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: excessive admiration or praise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The politician was uncomfortable with the adulation from his supporters who treated him like a messiah.
- The chef's ego grew so large from constant adulation that he started wearing a crown while cooking.
- Social media influencers often become addicted to the adulation of their followers.
adulation
NOUN[/ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/]
excessive admiration or praise
While the normal worker simply shook the boss's hand, the greedy employee's excessive adulation had him kneeling at the boss's feet.
The servant's dog-like adulation toward the strict king made his intentions obvious. (ADULATE = AD (toward) + ULATE (to fawn like a dog))
To manipulate his foolish boss, the clever assistant used constant adulation and fake praise.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adulatio,' derived from 'adulari' meaning 'to flatter or fawn upon.' The term combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'ululari' (to whine or flatter), ultimately referring to excessive flattery or praise.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + ul- (flatter/fawn) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or state) = adulation
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The politician was uncomfortable with the adulation from his supporters who treated him like a messiah.”
“The chef's ego grew so large from constant adulation that he started wearing a crown while cooking.”
“Social media influencers often become addicted to the adulation of their followers.”
“The rock star's adulation was so intense that fans started naming their pets after his guitar picks.”
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