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- [aj-uh-leyt]
- /ˈædʒ əˌleɪt/
- /ˈadjʊlˌeɪtə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aj-uh-leyt]
- /ˈædʒ əˌleɪt/
Definitions of adulator word
- verb with object adulator to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely. 1
- noun adulator One who lavishes excessive praises or flattery, one who adulates. 1
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Origin of adulator
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; back formation from adulation
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Parts of speech for Adulator
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adulator popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
adulator usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adulator
noun adulator
- toady — an obsequious flatterer; sycophant.
- flatterer — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- lackey — A servant, esp. a liveried footman or manservant.
- apple polisher — a sycophant; toady
- flunkey — flunky.
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