fawning Definition and Meaning in English (fawning definition)

adjective
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Fawning definition: Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection, often in an insincere or servile manner to gain favor.

Definitions of Fawning

  1. 1adjective(colloquial)

    Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection, often in an insincere or servile manner to gain favor.

  2. 2verb(colloquial)

    Acting in an obsequious way, showing excessive deference or flattery.

Example Sentences

casual

“His fawning behavior towards the boss was quite noticeable.”

casual

“She disliked the fawning compliments from her new colleague.”

casual

“The politician was surrounded by fawning supporters.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounfawn
agent nounfawner
adverbfawningly

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Fawning definition: Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection, often in an insincere or servile manner to gain favor.
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'Fawning' translates to 'fawning' in English. Fawning definition: Displaying exaggerated flattery or affection, often in an insincere or servile manner to gain favor.
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