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adulation

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Noun — Excessive praise or admiration, often insincere.

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Etymology

From Latin adulatio ("flattery").

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What does “adulation” mean?
The word “adulation” means excessive praise or admiration, often insincere. In plain terms, over-the-top praise, often flattery that goes too far.
How do you pronounce “adulation”?
“Adulation” is pronounced ad-zhuu-LAY-shuhn (/ˌæd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “adulation” in a sentence?
Here is “adulation” used in a sentence: “The dictator surrounded himself with adulation from state media.”
What part of speech is “adulation”?
“Adulation” is a noun.
Where does the word “adulation” come from?
The word “adulation” comes from Latin. From Latin adulatio ("flattery").

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