adj
fawning
faw-nihng
adj
1
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
Word Forms
fawnings plural
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