adular — meaning in English
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English meaning
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cajole
verb To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
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fawn
noun A young deer, usually under a year old.
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flatter
verb To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.
Senses
adular is used for these senses in English:
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adulate
(transitive) To flatter effusively.
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flatter
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
fawn — full definition
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noun A young deer, usually under a year old.
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noun A light yellowish-brown colour.
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verb To seek approval or favour through excessive flattery or servile behaviour.
