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fawningshowing exaggerated attention or affection; attempting to please by flattery or obsequious behavior

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing exaggerated attention or affection; attempting to please by flattery or obsequious behavior

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 아첨하는, 비굴하게 떠받드는

Korean pronunciation: **포**닝

fawning

ADJECTIVE

//ˈfɔːnɪŋ//

showing exaggerated attention or affection; attempting to please by flattery or obsequious behavior

fawning concept
💡 Concept

an overly enthusiastic employee bows deeply while holding out a steaming cup of coffee to their well-dressed boss. The employee's face shows an exaggerated smile with sparkling eyes as they lean forward uncomfortably close. The boss sits behind a large desk looking slightly uncomfortable but pleased with the attention. The employee's posture shows extreme deference with hunched shoulders and eager gestures. Other office workers in the background roll their eyes at the obvious display of excessive flattery. someone attempting to please through exaggerated attention and obsequious behavior

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootfawn
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Old English 'fægnian' meaning 'to rejoice or be glad.' The word evolved from describing how dogs wag their tails and show joy when greeting their masters to meaning 'to show exaggerated affection or servile flattery.'

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🎵Rhyme

dawningyawningspawning

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

obsequiousservilesycophanticflatteringgroveling

Antonyms

honeststraightforwardblunt

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sycophantflattergrovelbootlicker