Fawning: meaning, definitions and examples
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fawning
[ ˈfɔːnɪŋ ]
flattering behavior
Exhibiting exaggerated flattery or affection in order to gain favor or approval, often insincerely.
Synonyms
flattering, obsequious, sycophantic
Examples of usage
- She was fawning over the celebrity, hoping for a selfie.
- The employee was fawning over the boss to get a promotion.
- Don't be fooled by his fawning remarks, he has ulterior motives.
behavior
The act of showing excessive admiration or approval, often to gain favor.
Synonyms
adulation, flattery, ingratiation
Examples of usage
- His fawning towards the teacher did not go unnoticed.
- She received criticism for her fawning behavior towards the manager.
Translations
Translations of the word "fawning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bajulação
🇮🇳 चापलूसी
🇩🇪 Schmeichelei
🇮🇩 menjilat
🇺🇦 підлабузництво
🇵🇱 pochlebstwo
🇯🇵 お世辞
🇫🇷 flatterie
🇪🇸 adulación
🇹🇷 yağcılık
🇰🇷 아첨
🇸🇦 تملق
🇨🇿 lichocení
🇸🇰 lichotenie
🇨🇳 奉承
🇸🇮 prilizovanje
🇮🇸 smjað
🇰🇿 жалпақтау
🇬🇪 მიჯაჭვული
🇦🇿 yaltaklanma
🇲🇽 adulación
Word origin
The word 'fawning' originates from the Middle English 'faunen', which means to flatter or show excessive affection. It is believed to have evolved from the Old English 'fægnian', which had similar connotations of showing happiness or joy. Over time, 'fawning' has acquired a negative connotation, associated with insincere or exaggerated flattery.
See also: fawn.