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adulate

[ˈæd.jə.leɪt]

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.

  • Example

    He adulated his boss to get a promotion.

  • Example

    She was tired of being adulated for her looks instead of her intelligence.

adulate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adulate

Antonyms for adulate

Phrases with adulate

  • to praise someone excessively and insincerely in their presence

    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.

  • to excessively praise and flatter wealthy or famous people

    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'

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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.'