Adulation: meaning, definitions and examples
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adulation
[ ˌædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən ]
excessive praise
Adulation is excessive admiration or praise for someone, often to the point of flattery. It is a form of exaggerated and insincere praise that is sometimes used to gain favor or manipulate others.
Synonyms
admiration, flattery, praise, worship
Examples of usage
- Her adulation of the celebrity bordered on obsession.
- The politician was accustomed to receiving adulation from his supporters.
- The adulation heaped upon the author after the release of her latest book was overwhelming.
Translations
Translations of the word "adulation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adulação
🇮🇳 चापलूसी
🇩🇪 Schmeichelei
🇮🇩 pujian berlebihan
🇺🇦 лестощі
🇵🇱 pochlebstwo
🇯🇵 お世辞
🇫🇷 adulation
🇪🇸 adulación
🇹🇷 yalakalık
🇰🇷 아첨
🇸🇦 تملق
🇨🇿 lichocení
🇸🇰 lichotenie
🇨🇳 谄媚
🇸🇮 prilizovanje
🇮🇸 smjað
🇰🇿 жағымпаздық
🇬🇪 მლიქვნელობა
🇦🇿 yaltaqlıq
🇲🇽 adulación
Word origin
The word 'adulation' originated from the Latin word 'adulatio', which means 'fawning, flattery'. It was first used in English in the late 14th century. Adulation has been a common theme in human society, often associated with the praise of powerful figures such as rulers, celebrities, and leaders. The negative connotation of adulation as insincere or excessive praise has led to caution in its use in genuine relationships.