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подхали́мство — meaning in English

podkhalimstvo

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English meaning

adulation noun Excessive praise or admiration, often insincere.
flattery noun Excessive or insincere praise, often given to win someone's favour.

Senses

подхали́мство is used for these senses in English:

adulation Flattery; fulsome praise.
flattery (countable) An instance of excessive praise.
lickspittle (by extension) The practice of giving empty flattery for personal gain.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

ле́сть лесть лизоблю́д льстец подхали́м лизоблю́дство льстить подли́зываться подхалимничать