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fawning

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Adj — Excessively flattering or servile in trying to win approval.

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fawning praise fawning admirer fawning tone

Almost always used disapprovingly.

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What does “fawning” mean?

The word “fawning” means excessively flattering or servile in trying to win approval. In plain terms, overly flattering or eager to please, in a way that seems insincere or servile.

How do you pronounce “fawning”?

“Fawning” is pronounced faw-nihng (/fɔnɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “fawning” in a sentence?

Here is “fawning” used in a sentence: “The critics gave the film a fawning, uncritical review.”

What part of speech is “fawning”?

“Fawning” is an adjective.

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