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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
adj
Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.
schmeichelnd
adj
Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.
unterwürfig
adj
Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.
Schmeichelei
noun
Servile flattery.

What does "fawning" mean?

  1. 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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