adulate Definition
to praise someone too much and in a way that is not sincere.
Using adulate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adulate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The celebrity was adulated by her fans.
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He adulated his boss to get a promotion.
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She was tired of being adulated for her looks instead of her intelligence.
adulate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with adulate
Example
He adulated his boss to her face, but criticized her behind her back.
to praise someone excessively and insincerely when they are not present
Example
She was shocked to hear her colleagues adulating her behind her back.
Example
Some people adulate the rich and famous, hoping to gain favor or attention.
Origins of adulate
from Latin 'adulatus', past participle of 'adulari', meaning 'to flatter'
Summary: adulate in Brief
'Adulate' [ˈæd.jə.leɪt] means to excessively praise someone insincerely. It is often used to describe people who flatter others to gain favor or attention. Examples include 'The celebrity was adulated by her fans,' and 'He adulated his boss to get a promotion.' Synonyms for 'adulate' include 'flatter' and 'fawn over.'
