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adulation

ad-zhuu-LAY-shuhn

Adulation (noun) means Excessive praise or admiration, often insincere. Example: “The dictator surrounded himself with adulation from state media.”

noun
1
Excessive praise or admiration, often insincere.
"The dictator surrounded himself with adulation from state media."
"The young actor basked in the adulation of his fans."

How to use adulation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOver-the-top praise, often flattery that goes too far.

Common mistake

Adulation usually implies excessive or fawning praise, while adoration is warmer and more sincere.

Easily confused with

Word forms

adulations plural

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Etymology

From Latin adulatio ("flattery").

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “adulation” mean?

The word “adulation” means excessive praise or admiration, often insincere. In plain terms, over-the-top praise, often flattery that goes too far.

How do you pronounce “adulation”?

“Adulation” is pronounced ad-zhuu-LAY-shuhn (/ˌæd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “adulation” in a sentence?

Here is “adulation” used in a sentence: “The dictator surrounded himself with adulation from state media.”

What part of speech is “adulation”?

“Adulation” is a noun.

Where does the word “adulation” come from?

The word “adulation” comes from Latin. From Latin adulatio ("flattery").

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