adj
fawning
faw-nihng
Fawning (adj) means Excessively flattering or servile in trying to win approval. Example: “The critics gave the film a fawning, uncritical review.”
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Excessively flattering or servile in trying to win approval.
"The critics gave the film a fawning, uncritical review."
"His fawning attitude toward the boss annoyed his coworkers."
How to use fawning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOverly flattering or eager to please, in a way that seems insincere or servile.
When to use it
Almost always used disapprovingly.
Common pairings
fawning praise
fawning admirer
fawning tone
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Word forms
- Plural
- fawnings
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What does “fawning” mean?
The word “fawning” means excessively flattering or servile in trying to win approval. In plain terms, overly flattering or eager to please, in a way that seems insincere or servile.
How do you pronounce “fawning”?
“Fawning” is pronounced faw-nihng (/fɔnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fawning” in a sentence?
Here is “fawning” used in a sentence: “The critics gave the film a fawning, uncritical review.”
What part of speech is “fawning”?
“Fawning” is an adjective.
