Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adulate
verb
/ˈæd.jʊ.leɪt/
Definition
To excessively praise or flatter someone.
Examples
- Many fans tend to adulate their favorite celebrities, often failing to see their flaws.
- He felt uncomfortable when his colleagues began to adulate him after his promotion.
- The author was adulated by her peers for her groundbreaking work in literature.
Meaning
Adulation involves showing admiration or devotion in an exaggerated or obsequious manner.
Synonyms
- Flatter
- Applaud
- Exalt
- Admire
- Idolize
