Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

adulator

Noun

əˈdʒʊlˌeɪtər

Definition

A person who praises someone excessively or insincerely, typically for personal gain or to curry favor.

Examples

The adulator showered the manager with compliments during the meeting.
It’s hard to trust someone who is an adulator, as their intentions may not be genuine.
He surrounded himself with adulators who would praise him at every opportunity.

Meaning

An adulator is someone who flatters others, often in a way that is considered insincere. They usually do this to win favor or create a benefit for themselves.