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adulatory

[ˈædʒələtɔːri]

adulatory Definition

excessively praising or admiring someone, often insincerely.

Using adulatory: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adulatory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The adulatory tone of the article made me suspicious of the author's motives.

  • Example

    The politician was surrounded by adulatory supporters.

  • Example

    She received adulatory reviews for her latest book.

adulatory Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with adulatory

  • language that is excessively flattering or admiring

    Example

    The speech was filled with adulatory language, making it difficult to discern the speaker's true intentions.

  • behavior that is excessively flattering or admiring

    Example

    The employee's adulatory behavior towards the boss was seen as insincere and manipulative.

  • comments that are excessively flattering or admiring

    Example

    The celebrity's social media was flooded with adulatory comments from fans.

Origins of adulatory

from Latin 'adulatorius', meaning 'flattering'

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Summary: adulatory in Brief

'Adulatory' [ˈædʒələtɔːri] is an adjective that describes excessive praise or admiration, often insincere. It can be used to describe language, behavior, or comments that are excessively flattering or admiring. Synonyms include 'fawning,' 'sycophantic,' and 'unctuous.' Antonyms include 'critical,' 'disapproving,' and 'unsympathetic.'