fawning
/ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
adjective
- Showing exaggerated flattery or affection, often in a way that seems insincere or servile.
- She gave a fawning smile to the boss, hoping for a promotion.
- The fawning compliments from the new employee made everyone uncomfortable.
- His fawning behavior toward celebrities was embarrassing to watch.
Antonyms
noun
- The act of showing exaggerated flattery or affection.
- The constant fawning from his fans made him feel awkward.
- The politician was tired of the fawning from his staff.
- Her fawning over the guest speaker was obvious to everyone in the room.
verb
- Present participle of fawn; to show exaggerated flattery or affection.
- The dog was fawning over its owner, wagging its tail and licking her hand.
- Stop fawning and just be yourself.
- He kept fawning over the famous author, asking for autographs and photos.