fawning in German
fawning in German is kriecherisch, schmeichelnd, unterwürfig — fawning means excessively flattering or servile in trying to win approval.
fawning in German
kriecherisch
Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.
schmeichelnd
Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.
unterwürfig
Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.
Schmeichelei
Servile flattery.
What does "fawning" mean?
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adj Excessively flattering or servile in trying to win approval.
"The critics gave the film a fawning, uncritical review."
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fawning in a sentence
- The critics gave the film a fawning, uncritical review.
- His fawning attitude toward the boss annoyed his coworkers.
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What is "fawning" in German?
"fawning" in German is kriecherisch, schmeichelnd, unterwürfig. fawning means: Excessively flattering or servile in trying to win approval.
How do you use "fawning" in a sentence?
Example: "The critics gave the film a fawning, uncritical review." In German, "fawning" is kriecherisch, schmeichelnd, unterwürfig.
Are there other ways to say "fawning" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "fawning": kriecherisch, schmeichelnd, unterwürfig, Schmeichelei.
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