fawnier

/ˈfɔːniər/
adjective
  1. More excessively flattering or sycophantic; showing more insincere praise to gain favor.
    • His fawnier compliments made everyone in the office uncomfortable.
    • She found his fawnier tone during the meeting to be quite off-putting.
    • The intern's fawnier behavior toward the boss was obvious to the whole team.
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