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- [aj-uh-ley-shuh n]
- /ˌædʒ əˈleɪ ʃən/
- /ˌæd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [aj-uh-ley-shuh n]
- /ˌædʒ əˈleɪ ʃən/
Definitions of adulatory word
- adjective adulatory If someone makes an adulatory comment about someone, they praise them and show their admiration of them. 3
- adjective adulatory expressing praise, esp obsequiously; flattering 3
- noun adulatory excessive devotion to someone; servile flattery. 1
- noun adulatory Excessively praising or admiring. 1
- adjective adulatory In the manner of adulation; overly flattering. 0
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Parts of speech for Adulatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adulatory popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
adulatory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adulatory
adj adulatory
- appreciative — An appreciative reaction or comment shows the enjoyment that you are getting from something.
- congratulatory — A congratulatory message expresses congratulations.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- courtly — You use courtly to describe someone whose behaviour is very polite, often in a rather old-fashioned way.
adjective adulatory
- praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- toadying — an obsequious flatterer; sycophant.
- deferential — Someone who is deferential is polite and respectful towards someone else.
- groveling — to humble oneself or act in an abject manner, as in great fear or utter servility.
- snivelling — to weep or cry with sniffling.
Antonyms for adulatory
adj adulatory
- unmannerly — not mannerly; impolite; discourteous; coarse.
- disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
- insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
- unflattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- blaming — to hold responsible; find fault with; censure: I don't blame you for leaving him.
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