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   Ad·u·la·tion

   /ˌajəˈlāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise: "he found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin adulatio(n)-, from adulari ‘fawn on’.

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   What does adulation mean?

   • (Definition of adulation from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) （尤指名不副實的）稱讚，吹捧，恭維，奉承… （尤指名不副实的）称赞，吹捧，恭维，奉承… adulación… adulação… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! ADULATION definition: great praise and admiration for someone, often which they do not deserve. Learn more.

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   What does adulacioun mean?

   • Send us feedback about these examples. Middle English adulacioun "insincere praise, flattery," borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin adūlātiōn-, adūlātiō, from adūlārī "to fawn upon (of dogs), praise insincerely" (of uncertain origin) + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

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   What does adulator mean?

   • Noun adulator (pl. adulators) One who lavishes excessive praises or flattery, one who adulate s… adular: adular (Portuguese) Verb (transitive) to flatter; to adulate (to compliment someone excessively) Synonyms to flatter: puxar saco, bajular adular (Spanish) Verb adular to flatter…

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   Where did adulation come from?

   • The earliest known use of the noun adulation is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for adulation is from around 1400, in Book to Mother. adulation is of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from French. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French adulation; Latin adūlātiōn-, adūlātiō.

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   Definition of adulation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   ADULATION definition: great praise and admiration for someone, often which they do not deserve. Learn more.

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   What does the noun adulation mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun adulation . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   1 day ago · uncountable noun. Adulation is uncritical admiration and praise of someone or something. The book was received with adulation by the public. Synonyms: extravagant flattery, worship, fawning, sycophancy More Synonyms of adulation. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

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   The meaning of ADULATION is extreme or excessive admiration or flattery. How to use adulation in a sentence. Did you know?

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   Mar 14, 2024 · adulation ( countable and uncountable, plural adulations) Flattery; fulsome praise . He was uncomfortable with the adulation from his fans.

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   Detailed Meaning of 'adulation'. It can also refer to the act of showing or expressing such excessive praise or admiration. Adulation is often given to people who are admired or respected, and is often seen as a sign of high regard or respect.