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- great praise, especially when it is greater than necessary
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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.
The meaning of ADULATION is extreme or excessive admiration or flattery. How to use adulation in a sentence. Did you know?
adulation. noun [ U ] uk / ˌædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ˌædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃ ə n /. Add to word list. Add to word list. very great admiration or praise for someone, especially when it is more than is deserved: As a born performer, she loves the excitement and she loves the adulation. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
adulation. noun [ U ] us / ˌædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃ ə n / uk / ˌædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃ ə n /. Add to word list. Add to word list. very great admiration or praise for someone, especially when it is more than is deserved: As a born performer, she loves the excitement and she loves the adulation. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
/ˌæʤəˈleɪʃən/ IPA guide. Other forms: adulations. If you've ever been to a pop concert filled with screaming fans you've probably been exposed to adulation — praise so over-the-top it's almost embarrassing. The Latin word adulatio means "flattery."
Definition of adulation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
[noncount] : extreme admiration or praise. The rugby player enjoyed the adulation of his fans. a writer who inspires adulation in her readers. ADULATION meaning: extreme admiration or praise.
