Excessive flattery or admiration.
[Middle English adulacioun, from Old French, from Latin adūlātiō, adūlātiōn-, from adūlātus, past participle of adūlārī, to flatter.]
adulation
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ad·u·la·tion (ăj'ə-lā'shən)  |
n.
Excessive flattery or admiration.
Excessive flattery or admiration.
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noun
- Excessive, ingratiating praise: blandishment, blarney, flattery, incense, oil, slaver. Informal soft soap. Idioms: honeyed words. See praise/blame.
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n
Definition: overenthusiastic praise
Antonyms: abuse, criticism
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IN BRIEF: Flattery; extreme admiration.
The movie star received loads of adulation.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise
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